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
As the Los Angeles fires consumed some of the most valuable real estate in the world, an unfolding tragedy became fodder for political attacks.
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David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Satya goes on a murdering spree, torturing and castrating and burning a man alive, but his actions are presented as justified because the men he murders do terrible things — mostly to women, who serve as disposable fodder for violence.
—Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
The allegations detailed in Baldoni's lawsuit have become fodder for this latest wave of online speculation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump became president for the second time yesterday, offering a lot of comedic fodder for Jon Stewart on the latest episode of The Daily Show.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Satya goes on a murdering spree, torturing and castrating and burning a man alive, but his actions are presented as justified because the men he murders do terrible things — mostly to women, who serve as disposable fodder for violence.
—Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
The allegations detailed in Baldoni's lawsuit have become fodder for this latest wave of online speculation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump became president for the second time yesterday, offering a lot of comedic fodder for Jon Stewart on the latest episode of The Daily Show.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
Noun
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The show can also be followed live on the Critics Choice Awards’ Instagram and X feeds (@CriticsChoice), TikTok (@OfficialCriticsChoice) and Facebook.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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In addition to sharing the post on her Instagram Stories alongside crying eyes and red heart emojis, Collins posted her own photo with Tove on her main Instagram feed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The goal has been broken down into a few key areas, including nutrition and food safety.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards, including an employee preparing food with jewelry and improper food storage.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My personal item bag nearly always has meat sticks and protein bars alongside my laptop and headphones.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Dogs will eat anything, so rancid Wolf meat is fine.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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