feeds 1 of 2

verb

Definition of feedsnext
present tense third-person singular of feed
1
as in boards
to provide food or meals for a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry

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

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feeds

2 of 2

noun

plural of feed
1
as in dinners
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 meals
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 Synonyms for feeds
  1. provides
  2. eats
  3. dinners
  4. meals
  5. gives
  6. menus
  7. sustains
Verb
  • Such situations reveal the need for a more robust system that addresses these gaps and provides equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • While the specter of cannibalism haunts Yellowjackets’ flashbacks (until Shauna finally eats her dead bestie Jackie’s ear in the season 2 premiere), Class of ‘07 plays that survival trope—along with food poisoning, a lack of working toilets, and in one case murder—for macabre laughs.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Each inspector eats out around 300 times a year and has 150 overnight stays.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of eats
Noun
  • This fantastic residency not only features two nights of special dinners, but there’s an interactive cooking demo and lunch on Wednesday, November 27th.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Under his leadership, Bridges is the only restaurant in the state to host two dinners to benefit the James Beard Foundation.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dinners
Noun
  • There have also been events parts of the world such as delivering meals and smiley treats to those in need and holding smile events in hospitals.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To help begin bridging this gap, consider practical first steps like offering plant-forward meals to patients; my own company has found dishes such as mushroom garden Bolognese and kabocha squash over rice to be surprisingly popular with patients.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of meals
Verb
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
Noun
  • Some, like his New York flagship Jean-Georges, have retained their high reputations, others are copycats set with menus of his signature dishes, and some are downright mediocre.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Improving service and menus Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy last month under new ownership, led by one of its lenders, Fortress Investment Group.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of menus
Verb
  • If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.
    Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.
    Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustains
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