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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
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The bear could be seen feasting on the family's craft project on their back deck.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Fatou, who arrived at the Berlin Zoo in 1959, marked her birthday on Monday, April 13, by feasting on a special menu of healthy items suitable for the aging primate, as seen in photos of Fatou with her birthday basket.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Within about a month, a lineage of Oceanospirillales microbes proliferated, feasting on cyclohexane.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Most travelers base themselves in either Giglio Porto or Campese, both on the water, and pass their days swimming, sunning, napping, and feasting on fresh seafood at outdoor restaurants.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
When an alien microbe begins feasting on starlight, a frantic, galactic scramble to save humanity ensues in Project Hail Mary (2021), a science-fiction novel by Andy Weir.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
That afternoon, after feasting on Jumanyazov’s plov, gleaming with oil and piled high with carrots, Aytjanov took me to the home of Gawxar Abdikarimova, a researcher at the Regional History and Aral Sea Museum who was also born into a post-Sea world.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
The fruit his study subjects were feasting on is called African star apple.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The bear could be seen feasting on the family's craft project on their back deck.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Fatou, who arrived at the Berlin Zoo in 1959, marked her birthday on Monday, April 13, by feasting on a special menu of healthy items suitable for the aging primate, as seen in photos of Fatou with her birthday basket.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Within about a month, a lineage of Oceanospirillales microbes proliferated, feasting on cyclohexane.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Most travelers base themselves in either Giglio Porto or Campese, both on the water, and pass their days swimming, sunning, napping, and feasting on fresh seafood at outdoor restaurants.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
When an alien microbe begins feasting on starlight, a frantic, galactic scramble to save humanity ensues in Project Hail Mary (2021), a science-fiction novel by Andy Weir.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
That afternoon, after feasting on Jumanyazov’s plov, gleaming with oil and piled high with carrots, Aytjanov took me to the home of Gawxar Abdikarimova, a researcher at the Regional History and Aral Sea Museum who was also born into a post-Sea world.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
The fruit his study subjects were feasting on is called African star apple.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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Trotter said his visits to foie gras farms convinced him that the force-feeding process causes the birds to suffer.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a massive airlift nearing the scale of that during the buildup to first strike Iran has gained steam, feeding into speculation that Trump could be preparing a resumption of the war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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His smarts and willingness to do the dirty work are coach-pleasing qualities.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lululemon's choice of Heidi O'Neill as CEO isn't pleasing everyone.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a competitive market, where streamers continue to invest in originals, commercial networks are strong and imports rate well, the result was satisfying for NRK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Thoresen is a co- owner and manager at Kvitnes Gård, a farmstead, fine-dining restaurant and guesthouse in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While his hedge fund invested in fossil fuels, Steyer spent millions to protect a California law aimed at curbing planet-warming emissions.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This healthful dinner recipe is a soul-warming Indian dish.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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