feed (on, upon, or off)

Definition of feed (on, upon, or off)next
as in to prey (on or upon)
to seize and eat (something) as prey the flycatcher is a bird that—as its name suggests—feeds on winged insects in midair

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  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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  • Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator.
    Adam Reiss, NBC news, 29 June 2026
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  • The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The find suggested the hobbits had hunted with tools to take down the large animals.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
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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 5 Jul. 2026.

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