feed off
phrasal verb
fed off; feeding off; feeds off
: to gain strength, energy, or support from (something)
She fed off the crowd's enthusiasm.
His anger fed off his jealousy.
We are able to feed off each other's ideas.
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Storms feed off of the temperature difference between the cold Arctic air and warmer lower latitudes.
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Take advantage of the chance to feed off of their energy and try something new.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Though Belichick was joking and feeding off his cohost, there is a lot of truth to what the former New England Patriots coach is suggesting.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Steele said the Chiefs fed off Hunt’s positive sideline energy Saturday as well.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
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Simmone Shah, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
Take advantage of the chance to feed off of their energy and try something new.
—Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Though Belichick was joking and feeding off his cohost, there is a lot of truth to what the former New England Patriots coach is suggesting.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Steele said the Chiefs fed off Hunt’s positive sideline energy Saturday as well.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Feed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20off. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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