Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feed (on, upon, or off)
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But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025 -
In some tourist regions, emus have been known to chase people for food or become overly familiar – leading to head-butts, pecking or the occasional knockdown.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Asking Eric: Hoarder’s friend wants to help but doesn’t want to risk causing shame Taylor Swift granted restraining order against Colorado man accused of stalking Real Estate The housing market was supposed to recover this year.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Under the conditions of his plea agreement, negotiated by deputy prosecutor Claire Maddox and defense attorney Bill James, a second count of internet child stalking was dropped.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2025
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Seals are known to use their highly sensitive and dexterous whiskers to navigate and hunt, but the role of visual perception is less studied.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Powerless is set in the kingdom of Ilya where the Elites reign supreme with their breathtaking powers—and hunt those without.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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“Feed (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feed%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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