as in feed
material provided to sustain or nourish
The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.
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Recent Examples of fodder
And everything is fodder for their young brains to take in and learn from: curricula, syllabi, methodologies, as well as the behaviors, standards and values exemplified by their school’s professors and administrators.
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
During the 11-minute space flight, Perry unveiled the setlist for her Lifetimes Tour live from zero gravity — giving the internet further fodder to turn into memes, gifs and running jokes.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 2 May 2025
The frequent name changes made the company meme fodder, writes Forbes senior contributor Dani Di Placido.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Most of the combat revolves around a shield that can deflect attacks and protect against projectiles while dicing fodder with a Captain America-like throw.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025
During the 11-minute space flight, Perry unveiled the setlist for her Lifetimes Tour live from zero gravity — giving the internet further fodder to turn into memes, gifs and running jokes.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 2 May 2025
The frequent name changes made the company meme fodder, writes Forbes senior contributor Dani Di Placido.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Most of the combat revolves around a shield that can deflect attacks and protect against projectiles while dicing fodder with a Captain America-like throw.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
Noun
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Unfortunately, the live feed itself is low-res, which is disappointing but fair considering that console is running its own game, direct feed from the camera, and pulling in three others simultaneously.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Beyond Sports has already helped the NHL deliver feeds in Roblox, drawing more than one million unique visitors in the first month of that activation back in 2023.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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This windfall for the wealthy would be paid for through cuts to health insurance, Pell grants, and food aid for millions of American families.—
Elaine Maag,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Related article Maps: Visualizing the anti-ICE protests and government responses Other US cities have also seen significant immigration roundups – including dozens of people taken into custody Tuesday at a food packaging company in Omaha, Nebraska – with emotional protests in their wake.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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The fragrant smoke from the various meats cooking low-and-slow is a signal that David’s BBQ is legit.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Just warm up the pre-sliced meat on the stove, and then stack it up high.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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