: having plenty of food to eat
well-fed pets
" … having children who are well-fed and not hungry makes a difference in their individual performance … "Sibylle Kranz

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And in many cases, people who have migrated are not well-hydrated or well-fed, having spent days in smugglers’ safe houses in poor conditions. David Noriega, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024 Amid the swirl of calls to key allies on a historic day, Vice President Kamala Harris even made sure her staff was well-fed. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 To keep your pet calmer during the fireworks, Dr. Bernal advises that your pet is well-fed, has a good sleep the night prior and can see you at all times during the festivities. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 Plus, they can be customized to fit your family or friends’ favorite munchies, and the modular element of the boxes keeps crumbs contained, so everyone can arrive at your final destination well-fed—and without crumbs all over their clothes. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024 While the Soviets attempted to starve democracy out of the city, the West kept Berliners warm and well-fed. Kaete O’Connell / Made By History, TIME, 22 May 2024 Effects of climate change worsening in every part of the US, report says Walter Piper, the lead author of the study and a biology professor at Chapman University, said that loon chick mass is an indication of how healthy, well-fed and likely chicks are to survive. Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024 Eat Well and Make Homemade Meals Often Baker says that Americans are well-fed but undernourished. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024 These days, Rosenthal’s well-fed, globetrotting gallops have inspired an enormous fan following. Laura Manske, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-fed was in the 14th century

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“Well-fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-fed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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