1
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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1
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
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The result is classic banana pudding flavor in the form of a snack cake that feeds a crowd, travels well, and slices neatly for picnics, potlucks, and cookouts.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The correct answer, then, is not simply that the US’ love of air conditioning feeds global warming.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Within hours, social media feeds filled with music producers recording themselves crafting beats in real time, turning the compact sampler into the center of a viral movement that celebrated creativity over convenience.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Expansive seaside views are visible across all four floors of the property, while the ground level living room feeds into direct beach access.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Prolonged uncertainty feeds conspiracy theories.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
All of it feeds into understanding what the accident actually cost.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Cops have recovered various video feeds both in and around the park and an NYPD scuba team searched the lake for evidence, but so far turned up nothing.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Sophie Lou Wilson,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
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Lev Yatsemyrskyi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Instead, armed with rolls of film, more and more Gen Zers appear to be opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.
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Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Last year, more than half a million people turned up for the two-week championships, with tens of millions watching broadcast feeds of the matches.
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Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Japan's Daizen Maeda broke through in the 59th minute, converting feeds from teammates Ayase Ueda and Ritsu Doan.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Creatine gummies have taken over social media feeds, gym bags and supplement shelves and now creatine gummies are riding the same wave, promising a candy-like shortcut to the muscle-building benefits long associated with powder.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Grüns, Bloom Nutrition, Lemme, 8Greens and Goli have all flooded social feeds with promises, and shoppers with mixed verdicts.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Verb
The other eighty percent serves coordination theater, process compliance, and activity generation that feeds measurement systems nobody designed with purpose in mind.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The result is classic banana pudding flavor in the form of a snack cake that feeds a crowd, travels well, and slices neatly for picnics, potlucks, and cookouts.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The correct answer, then, is not simply that the US’ love of air conditioning feeds global warming.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
Within hours, social media feeds filled with music producers recording themselves crafting beats in real time, turning the compact sampler into the center of a viral movement that celebrated creativity over convenience.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
Expansive seaside views are visible across all four floors of the property, while the ground level living room feeds into direct beach access.
—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Prolonged uncertainty feeds conspiracy theories.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
All of it feeds into understanding what the accident actually cost.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Cops have recovered various video feeds both in and around the park and an NYPD scuba team searched the lake for evidence, but so far turned up nothing.
—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Noun
Today, however, algorithmic feeds have increasingly blurred the boundaries between tween and adult style.
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Sophie Lou Wilson,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
—
Lev Yatsemyrskyi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Instead, armed with rolls of film, more and more Gen Zers appear to be opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.
—
Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Last year, more than half a million people turned up for the two-week championships, with tens of millions watching broadcast feeds of the matches.
—
Mark Rice-Oxley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Japan's Daizen Maeda broke through in the 59th minute, converting feeds from teammates Ayase Ueda and Ritsu Doan.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Creatine gummies have taken over social media feeds, gym bags and supplement shelves and now creatine gummies are riding the same wave, promising a candy-like shortcut to the muscle-building benefits long associated with powder.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Grüns, Bloom Nutrition, Lemme, 8Greens and Goli have all flooded social feeds with promises, and shoppers with mixed verdicts.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
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Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
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Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
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Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
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If a person eats undercooked meat containing cysticerci, the larvae will develop into adult tapeworms in the person’s intestinal tract and live there, possibly for years.
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People toasted to them — and other national heroes like George Washington and France's Marquis de Lafayette — at the parades and dinners that took place in towns across the country.
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Usha Vance revealed that the couple likes to do dinners together or take long walks with their dog.
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Immigrants being detained at the Miramar facility are being fed three small microwaveable meals a day, housed in extremely hot temperatures, and have no private place to speak with their attorneys, Wasserman Schultz said.
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Witt has become something like the Simon Cowell of struggle meals.
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The Cassara caters to families near the theme park and the Flower Fields.
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The market for smart glasses is becoming increasingly crowded, but the benefit for consumers is that makers are also producing technology that caters to specific audiences.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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Today, the convent is a museum with exhibits on local history that’s sometimes used for wedding banquets and special events.
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It is also used for myriad events including garden parties, state banquets and national celebrations.
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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