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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On bright sunny days, schools of baitfish will move to the top of the water column to feed on phytoplankton.
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Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
The urchins feed on harmful algae that thrive in warmer waters and can harm coral.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
Their larvae feed on fungi and organic matter in our potting soil and nibble on plant roots as well.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
When the insects emerge next spring and feed on your boxwoods, they will be killed.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
The urchins feed on harmful algae that thrive in warmer waters and can harm coral.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
Their larvae feed on fungi and organic matter in our potting soil and nibble on plant roots as well.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
When the insects emerge next spring and feed on your boxwoods, they will be killed.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Feed on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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