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
Hollywood employment can be great fodder for buzzy comedies, from The Larry Sanders Show to 30 Rock.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles aren’t just fodder for science fiction or far-out R&D experiments.
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
The triumphs and tragedies that defined the life of comedian Joan Rivers are fodder for Daniel Goldstein’s dramatization.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
As a result, the proceedings, which traditionally take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, are perfect fodder for authors and filmmakers.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Nov. 2024
Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles aren’t just fodder for science fiction or far-out R&D experiments.
—Harri Weber, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
The triumphs and tragedies that defined the life of comedian Joan Rivers are fodder for Daniel Goldstein’s dramatization.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
As a result, the proceedings, which traditionally take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, are perfect fodder for authors and filmmakers.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
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The explosion, involving a feed tank failure, killed one worker and triggered an evacuation of 26 people and a shelter-in-place for 1,500 people.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Advocates say raw milk contains more beneficial nutrients than pasteurized milk, but food scientists have argued there is no meaningful difference—other than risk—between the two products.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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First, clear your sink by tossing any food scraps from the drain into the trash or washing them down the disposal.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Using fingers, distribute paste under skin over breast, thigh, and drumstick meat.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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