feeds 1 of 2

verb

Definition of feedsnext
present tense third-person singular of feed
1
as in boards
to provide food or meals for a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry

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2
as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption all week long colleagues have been feeding me ideas for a magazine article

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3
as in eats
to take a meal an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively

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feeds

2 of 2

noun

plural of feed
1
as in dinners
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment the company barbecue was an elaborate feed that was enlivened by country music and dancing

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2
as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time after soccer practice we were all ready for a hot shower and a satisfying feed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
  1. provides
  2. eats
  3. dinners
  4. meals
  5. gives
  6. menus
  7. sustains
Verb
  • The death benefit provides liquidity to buy out the deceased partner’s share, protecting the business and surviving partners from financial strain.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • In this classic business story scenario, the nimble new kid on the block eats the lunch of the clumsy giant set in their old ways.
    Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ramey-Torres eats happily within an eight-hour window.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of eats
Noun
  • First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Louisville Metro Animal Services Louisville Metro Animal Services spokesperson Stephanie Jackson said holiday volunteer opportunities are open to current volunteers, including holiday dinners for the shelter pets in November and December.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dinners
Noun
  • On the dining front, sit-down meals are available from every seat, including on the outdoor terrace.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Executives quickly rolled out value meals and promotions to try to win people back, especially lower-income consumers who’d long been the company’s base.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of meals
Verb
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Noun
  • Listen now to hear how Chris, Kendra and Jesse help our callers put the fun, festive and delicious cheer back into their holiday menus.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins and Grammy Award-winning artist Maren Morris have helped the brand design cozy spaces with special drink and snack menus.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of menus
Verb
  • These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustains
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