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. caters
  6. gives
  7. menus
  8. sustains
Verb
  • Made with an antioxidant-rich blend of black tea and rambutan-leaf extracts, the patented ingredient provides a gentler-than-retinol solution for firming the skin and giving it a luminous look.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This adjustment in deadlines provides companies with the necessary breathing room to ensure compliance without compromising the integrity of the beneficial ownership reporting framework.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • If Chicago eats about half the deal, the Dodgers could trade a pitcher like Bobby Miller to the Windy City to appease the Cubs and bring Suzuki to Los Angeles.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • All 450 guests visiting the resort (there isn't room for any more) stay in one single building that is ski in-ski out, where everyone eats together over a half-week or week.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of eats
Noun
  • The Colonnade often themes its buffet lunches and dinners and, as a plus, offers outdoor seating.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On other occasions, members of the commercial team were able to get chauffeurs, five-star hotels, first-class flights, and $100 dinners per night, such as at Nobu Miami, while trying to complete deals.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dinners
Noun
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Why not think about restaurant or grocery prepared meals for your upcoming holiday event?
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of meals
Verb
  • At Abercrombie & Fitch’s namesake brand, which caters more to millennials, digital sales drove 60% of revenue in the last full fiscal year.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That's right, the system caters for streaming of music from a smartphone, too.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of caters
Verb
  • The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Patriots and Raiders are both 3-12 and our model gives the Chargers a 66 percent chance to beat New England and a 73 percent chance to take down Las Vegas.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Noun
  • Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to the food and menus, the outfit is putting a great effort behind people who are passionate about their craft.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of menus
Verb
  • This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustains
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