VICTUALS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

victuals 1 of 2

plural noun

ˈvi-tᵊl

as in food

substances intended to be eaten sat down with a plate of hearty victuals and a mug of ale

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victuals

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verb

present tense third-person singular of victual

as in feeds

to provide food or meals for the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown

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as in eats

to take a meal that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison

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diets
fasts

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Social media feeds full of hiking content and glorious views have contributed to a growing interest in the outdoors among young adults.

— Lea Tran, TheWeek, 30 July 2026
In the coming months, as the 2026-27 NHL and NBA seasons get under way, DAZN will start to incorporate the networks’ linear feeds and on-demand programming.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 July 2026

Definition of feeds

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As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
The research shows that heat can reduce how much someone eats in one sitting.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of eats

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For example, the female carpenter bee provisions her nest with nectar and pollen, lays the eggs, and then the eggs hatch in late summer to fall.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Inside, the wasp provisions its offspring with paralyzed spiders or insects.

— Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

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