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Recent Examples of hand-feed
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.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Ollier pointed out the original coal furnaces, still hand-fed to heat each carriage.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
The animals have transitioned from being hand-fed to exhibiting natural pack behaviors, including hunting on their own, with Remus taking on a more Alpha role amongst them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Ali Baba’s Farm offers a hands-on experience—where little ones can hand-feed fluffy goats and cuddle baby bunnies beneath shady olive trees.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
They were captured by Capt. Cyrus Alvah Eastman, who hand-fed the sea lions fish throughout their weeklong train journey to Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Animal encounters allow a more up-close look at some of your favorite critters, such as hand-feeding a bison or touching a rhino.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Ollier pointed out the original coal furnaces, still hand-fed to heat each carriage.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
The animals have transitioned from being hand-fed to exhibiting natural pack behaviors, including hunting on their own, with Remus taking on a more Alpha role amongst them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Ali Baba’s Farm offers a hands-on experience—where little ones can hand-feed fluffy goats and cuddle baby bunnies beneath shady olive trees.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
They were captured by Capt. Cyrus Alvah Eastman, who hand-fed the sea lions fish throughout their weeklong train journey to Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Animal encounters allow a more up-close look at some of your favorite critters, such as hand-feeding a bison or touching a rhino.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand-feed
Verb
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But, because of the differences in bottle feeding versus natural milk feeding, the cubs needed a diet regimen in which the food is either placed in a bowl or spoon-fed to them.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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What motivates him, besides the discerning women who exist to spoon-feed him the harsh truths of life?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 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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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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Georgia’s most popular beach is thinning and the federal funds to fatten up the shore won’t be coming as scheduled.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the summer, the monsoon rains fatten the grass into a verdant shag, an annual revel for grazers.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Green draped all over him, spearheading the Warriors’ blitzing defensive attack, Leonard was held scoreless for the first 11 minutes and 43 seconds of the fourth quarter, even as the Clippers force-fed him the ball down the stretch.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Shanahan doesn’t force-feed his WR1, but targets are wide open in San Francisco.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mundo Maya is a region filled with natural wonders, historic remnants, architectural and archaeological beauty, and modern-day luxuries.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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It's filled with plants, so don't picture a giant mud hole.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hand-feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-feed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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