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Recent Examples of spoon-feed
What motivates him, besides the discerning women who exist to spoon-feed him the harsh truths of life?
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
The same three sentiments as above, but the reader has to interpret what the characters are saying, rather than have it spoon-fed to them.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Stories are simplified, spun and spoon-fed to the audience.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The owners spoon-fed her every two hours and were instructed not to touch her for the first few weeks to allow proper healing.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
That means questioning media narratives, cultural myths, and the stories we’ve been spoon-fed.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
At Coral Reef in EPCOT, my son spoon-fed himself chicken noodle soup that was on the menu while overlooking the aquarium.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 21 July 2025
To name the new detention center in the Everglades Alligator Alcatraz is to spoon-feed the media a provocative label that sounds great as a lead-in to the local news or clickbait for online sources.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
The same three sentiments as above, but the reader has to interpret what the characters are saying, rather than have it spoon-fed to them.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Stories are simplified, spun and spoon-fed to the audience.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The owners spoon-fed her every two hours and were instructed not to touch her for the first few weeks to allow proper healing.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
That means questioning media narratives, cultural myths, and the stories we’ve been spoon-fed.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
At Coral Reef in EPCOT, my son spoon-fed himself chicken noodle soup that was on the menu while overlooking the aquarium.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 21 July 2025
To name the new detention center in the Everglades Alligator Alcatraz is to spoon-feed the media a provocative label that sounds great as a lead-in to the local news or clickbait for online sources.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spoon-feed
Verb
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Embrace the slightly dystopian vibe and buy a bag of pellets from one of the old-timey pioneer stores to hand-feed the furry descendants.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ollier pointed out the original coal furnaces, still hand-fed to heat each carriage.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2014, the Navy threatened to court-martial one of its nurses at Guantánamo who refused to force-feed prisoners on hunger strike, who were protesting inhumane treatment and indefinite detention.—
Amy Maxmen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, the Navy threatened court martial against one of its nurses at Guantánamo who refused to force-feed prisoners on hunger strike, who were protesting inhumane treatment and indefinite detention.—
Wired News,
Wired News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, frequent consumption of sweets and sugary drinks can overfeed harmful bacteria in a way that neither saliva nor helpful bacteria can overcome.—
Jacqueline Abranches,
The Conversation,
2 Dec. 2025
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Remember, those treat calories count toward the daily total, so adjust meal portions accordingly to prevent overfeeding and maintain a balanced, healthy diet.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.—
Enda Curran,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That court order stems from a legal action that the Southern Center brought against Sheriff Franklin’s predecessor, Greg Bartlett, who had been underfeeding inmates while taking $212,000 in food money for his personal use.—
WALT BOGDANICH and GRACE ASHFORD,
New York Times,
14 Dec. 2017
Verb
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New horizons call as the shimmering Sun in your curious 9th house trines buoyant Jupiter, filling you with inspiration to travel far and wide (literally or mentally).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The room was absolutely filled, speaking to the urgency of the topic.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Spoon-feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon-feed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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