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verb

ˈfēd How to pronounce feed (audio)
Definition of feednext
1
as in to board
to provide food or meals for a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry

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2
as in to provide
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 to eat
to take a meal an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively

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feed

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noun

1
as in dinner
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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2
as in meal
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 feed
Verb
First, IoT feeds AI with richer, real-time and more diverse data, improving model accuracy and relevance. — Alper Yegin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 My son is feeding silkworms for an art project on the theme of reincarnation. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
Shortly after hearing the verdict on Monday, Sekyiwa, embraced a man seated behind her and wiped her eyes with a tissue, according to a live feed of the proceeding from The Associated Press. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Some parents may want to open the feed only when something seems off. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feed
  1. board
  2. provide
  3. eat
  4. dinner
  5. meal
  6. cater
  7. supply
  8. banquet
Verb
  • Hanway Films has boarded Luca Guadagnino‘s Bernardo Bertolucci documentary Joie De Vivre, which debuts at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The judge ruled the city is authorized to address the nuisance conditions, either by boarding up buildings or demolishing them, and instructed Olive Park’s owners to reimburse the city for the work.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of board
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  • The bike also has a programmable control system that can provide functions such as boost, wheel-lift assistance, speed limiting and what Bonnell calls E-Clutch functionality (more on that later).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of provide
Verb
  • The quality of your diet is more important than fasting; eating nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats supports brain health.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of eat
Noun
  • The espresso-brown Italian leather satchel is a roomy everyday bag that still looks elevated enough for dinner.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the final days of summer, as New Yorkers hold on to their last al fresco dinners and natural tans, cloudy skies are the most unwelcome sight.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dinner
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean eating before working out is always better overall, as meal timing can affect each body differently depending on one's goals.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of meal
Verb
  • The husband and wife still cater and now have four locations around Chicago, including a stand at Soldier Field.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cater
Verb
  • The aforementioned Jennifer contributed meatballs, their mom helmed the antipasti station, Raf’s supplied the tiramisù.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • New Zealand supplies more than half of China's dairy imports, a dominance built under a bilateral trade agreement since 2008, that later granted duty-free access for all its dairy products in 2024.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Marie-Louise is enraged one minute, subservient the next, bullying the staff while throwing banquets for Nazi officials.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Gordon and Cruise have become friends over the years — Cruise showed up at a 2015 NASCAR banquet to honor the retiring Gordon — which could boost the prospect of Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports’ involvement in a sequel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of banquet

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