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as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country
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as in delighting
to give satisfaction to
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feasting
Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
—Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means feasting on delicious holiday dishes surrounded by family and friends.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
After you’re done feasting on turkey this Thanksgiving, head to the couch for some binge-watching.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The bears emerge from hibernation in the early summer months searching for partners and feasting on protein-dense sedge grasses and clams.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Users vote daily to decide which brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park — who are busy feasting on salmon to pack on winter pounds this time of year — deserve the top spot.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
One showed a skinny version of the bear after emerging from hibernation, and the other image showed a fatter bear that was bigger thanks to feasting on salmon.
—Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
—Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Thanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means feasting on delicious holiday dishes surrounded by family and friends.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
After you’re done feasting on turkey this Thanksgiving, head to the couch for some binge-watching.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The bears emerge from hibernation in the early summer months searching for partners and feasting on protein-dense sedge grasses and clams.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Users vote daily to decide which brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park — who are busy feasting on salmon to pack on winter pounds this time of year — deserve the top spot.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
One showed a skinny version of the bear after emerging from hibernation, and the other image showed a fatter bear that was bigger thanks to feasting on salmon.
—Erin Donaghue, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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