feed (on, upon, or off)

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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  • This synthesis — called hybrid intelligence — ensures that technology addresses real needs rather than chasing novelty for novelty’s sake.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Juno likes cats a little too much and would do best in a forever home without a feline friend to chase.
    Trish Stinger and, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • Abuse survivors can feel helpless trying to escape perpetrators or avoid being found and stalked when the safeguards in place are repeatedly violated, experts said, as in Lisa’s case.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
  • In the present-day story line, there’s a mystery person (probably Melissa) stalking Shauna and trying to kill her, or at least frighten her.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • The reply of my friend and hunting companion was one of those quaint, rasping epithets which only a cowman can manage when everything has gone wrong.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The two officers were seated in front of a couple, Byron Lee Fitzpatrick, 24, and Shannon Lee Price, 28, who discussed hunting.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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