feed on/upon
phrasal verb
fed on/upon; feeding on/upon; feeds on/upon
: to eat (something) as food
—usually used of animals
Owls feed on insects, birds, and small mammals.
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Humpback whales typically feed on krill and small fishes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Good bacteria feed on resistant starch, turning it into gut-healthy short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
The juvenile cicadas quickly get underneath the soil and feed on grass roots.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Suet is a superfood for birds in winter, particularly birds that feed on insects during the warmer months.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Good bacteria feed on resistant starch, turning it into gut-healthy short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
The juvenile cicadas quickly get underneath the soil and feed on grass roots.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Suet is a superfood for birds in winter, particularly birds that feed on insects during the warmer months.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Feed on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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