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as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country
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as in delighting
to give satisfaction to
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feasting
Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Having Fox on the court would help mitigate some of this, but OKC is feasting on any little miscue.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Having Fox on the court would help mitigate some of this, but OKC is feasting on any little miscue.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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The company could use an electric smelter to melt and purify the iron before feeding it into Gary’s existing oxygen furnaces or into the kind of electric arc furnace already built in Arkansas.
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Performance increasingly hinges on the judgment exercised inside Monday-morning investment committees, not on the size of the funnel feeding them.
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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
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The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
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Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
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Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for.
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In October 2024, the OnlyFans hair creator shared sweet throwback photos of her eldest son, Donnie, honoring his 10th birthday.
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The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully paired food and wine experiences at the estate restaurant, with the option of dining indoors or on the scenic outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
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But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
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Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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