1
: the act or process of eating or being fed
For a while zoos tried to control feeding by providing vending machines with pellets, but most have now banned it entirely.—
Phillip T. Robinson
—often used before another nounPhillip T. Robinsona feeding schedule
feeding behavior
2
: an instance of feeding
two a.m. feedings
ready for a feeding
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That proclivity for conversation is useful in such a species whose feeding habits depend on making collective use of a tree.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Southern right whales are found in the Southern Hemisphere, migrating from high-latitude feeding areas in summer to low-latitude breeding grounds in winter.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Visitors from around the globe marveled at his impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Factors include but are not limited to C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Southern right whales are found in the Southern Hemisphere, migrating from high-latitude feeding areas in summer to low-latitude breeding grounds in winter.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Visitors from around the globe marveled at his impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Factors include but are not limited to C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feeding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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