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feeding on

NOUN

eating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chewing consumption dining

STRONG

binging biting devouring gluttony gobbling masticating munching nibbling overindulgence snacking

WEAK

feasting on gorging on gourmandization having a meal pigging out stuffing oneself

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New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"This project is obviously bigger than me," feeding on the input of countless other online posters, Parsons acknowledged.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Some microbial mats thrive in deep, dark environments by feeding on chemical energy rather than sunlight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Several of the rabbits were already awake and feeding on the edge of the wood.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

feeding on

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