feeds (on, upon, or off)

present tense third-person singular of feed (on, upon, or off)
as in stalks
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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Verb
  • The movie is set in a 13th-century English village and follows the townspeople as a mysterious, folkloric creature stalks their village.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • After realizing that a mysterious, violent creature stalks the corridors, Clark manages to escape, but something about the Backrooms compels him.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 June 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
    Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Mayhem comes to a coastal New England town in the form of a killer shark who hunts anybody dumb enough to get in the water.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • Arrrives, destroys Femi and hands Main Event Jey the crown.
    Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Feeds (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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