Thesaurus results for BREAST-FEED

breast-feed

verb

ˈbrest-ˌfēd

Definition of breast-feed next

as in to nurse

to give milk to from the breast believes that all women should breast-feed their babies

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Recent Examples of breast-feed Then Steinem paused, her mind drifting back to a previous topic related to breastfeeding. —

Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026 Because the baby cannot breastfeed, caretakers are bottle-feeding the elephant every two hours. —

Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 Several groups of people should be cautioned against fasting, according to Wright, including those with diabetes who are on insulin or hypoglycemic medications, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone with a history of eating disorders and older adults at risk of malnutrition. —

Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2026 People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or highly active may need up to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. —

Christina Stiehl, SELF, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breast-feed

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Agnes is nursing a mocktail when Daisy notices her alone, which is convenient because Agnes has some menstrual pads to give her.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026