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as in boards
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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2
as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
all week long colleagues have been feeding me ideas for a magazine article
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3
as in eats
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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as in dinners
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
the company barbecue was an elaborate feed that was enlivened by country music and dancing
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as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
after soccer practice we were all ready for a hot shower and a satisfying feed
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Recent Examples of feeds
Leondra Head, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
This population crisis feeds into a post-imperial syndrome, where the decline of empire and power status invokes a sense of loss of self-importance that gives rise to resentment and an unwavering commitment to retain great power status.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The feast feeds between four and 10 guests ($100 to $165) depending on the package.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Lake Tahoe, which feeds parts of California and Nevada, was also facing issues due to low snowpack, but a recent slew of storms eased drought worries by dumping enough water to fill about 90,000 Olympic‑size swimming pools into the reservoir, raising lake levels by 8 feet.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Two of the most important alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz are Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which terminates at the Red Sea port of Yanbu, and the United Arab Emirates' ADCOP pipeline, which feeds the export terminal at Fujairah.
—Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
APIs, structured schemas, and clean product feeds are the new storefront.
—Aviv Shamny, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sun Sentinel sports is too tied to AP feeds instead of reporters writing about our local teams.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Security feeds and traffic cameras have helped guide some of the most audacious targeted killings in modern history.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Among other things, HiveWatch monitors video feeds, employee access, online conversations, threats against executives and brands, and 911 dispatches.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Track feeds will be available on fan apps.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Acosta’s objects are a regular feature at exhibits and art fairs, and his distinct paintings pop up in the social media feeds of scrollers like me, whose algorithms cull this particular genre of art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
In footage of their other games, like against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, forwards also will play almost parallel to a team's bigs to eliminate any feeds into the paint.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to providing dedicated feeds for the 15th and 16th holes on the course, Amazon Prime will also have featured group coverage during The Masters.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
At launch, Attie will let users build and view custom feeds.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The center features a video wall where feeds from license plate readers and pan tilt zoom cameras are monitored.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
This population crisis feeds into a post-imperial syndrome, where the decline of empire and power status invokes a sense of loss of self-importance that gives rise to resentment and an unwavering commitment to retain great power status.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The feast feeds between four and 10 guests ($100 to $165) depending on the package.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Lake Tahoe, which feeds parts of California and Nevada, was also facing issues due to low snowpack, but a recent slew of storms eased drought worries by dumping enough water to fill about 90,000 Olympic‑size swimming pools into the reservoir, raising lake levels by 8 feet.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Two of the most important alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz are Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which terminates at the Red Sea port of Yanbu, and the United Arab Emirates' ADCOP pipeline, which feeds the export terminal at Fujairah.
—Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
APIs, structured schemas, and clean product feeds are the new storefront.
—Aviv Shamny, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sun Sentinel sports is too tied to AP feeds instead of reporters writing about our local teams.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Security feeds and traffic cameras have helped guide some of the most audacious targeted killings in modern history.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
For everything from lymphatic drainage to pain relief, ear seeding is taking over social feeds.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Among other things, HiveWatch monitors video feeds, employee access, online conversations, threats against executives and brands, and 911 dispatches.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Track feeds will be available on fan apps.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Acosta’s objects are a regular feature at exhibits and art fairs, and his distinct paintings pop up in the social media feeds of scrollers like me, whose algorithms cull this particular genre of art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
In footage of their other games, like against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, forwards also will play almost parallel to a team's bigs to eliminate any feeds into the paint.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to providing dedicated feeds for the 15th and 16th holes on the course, Amazon Prime will also have featured group coverage during The Masters.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
At launch, Attie will let users build and view custom feeds.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wesley Miller, who started 23 games at South Alabama over the past two years, provides depth at safety along with DeAndre Boykins, who is in his sixth season of college.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Flint’s Forest Rangers club provides outdoor educational programming for kids ages four to 12, and the whole family can mine for sapphires or take on the ropes course together.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who eats outdoors along Miami-Dade’s coastline, the findings offer a new way to understand the gulls circling overhead.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of that, Moody’s has taken a number of downward ratings actions against producers, because the oversupply eats away at margins and the capacity to pay debt is eroding.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fewer grocery runs and easier dinners?—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eating small frequent meals and snacks can help spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The president himself caters events where soda and unhealthy food are being served.—
Arthur Caplan,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although the company caters towards higher-end customers, Toll Brothers is still impacted by a sluggish housing market and declining homebuilder sentiment.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Worn at weddings, coronations, and state banquets, these pieces are carefully chosen to communicate identity, allegiance, and continuity within the royal family.—
Eloise Moran,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated around family dinner tables and at communal banquets, where the dramatic story of liberation from slavery is retold.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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