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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
Toronto taxed Snell, the two-time Cy Young award winner, and expelled him from the game in the sixth, feasting on his underwhelming replacements.
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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, is marked by the lighting oil lamps called diyas, along with feasting and decorating homes.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The celebrations feature lights, fireworks, feasting The festival brings with it a number of unique traditions, which also vary by the region.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Lights, fireworks, feasting, exchanging sweets and gifts, new clothing and prayer are often part of the festivities, as are rangoli, geometric floral patterns drawn on the floor with colorful powders.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Jacksonville is feasting on an unsustainable amount of defensive takeaways.
—Greg Cote
october 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But in previous work, scientists analyzing the DNA found in bat poop had been surprised to find evidence of greater noctules feasting on songbirds—which are much larger than insects—during spring and fall migrations, when birds are active at night instead of during the day.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, is marked by the lighting oil lamps called diyas, along with feasting and decorating homes.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The celebrations feature lights, fireworks, feasting The festival brings with it a number of unique traditions, which also vary by the region.
—Deepa Bharath, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Lights, fireworks, feasting, exchanging sweets and gifts, new clothing and prayer are often part of the festivities, as are rangoli, geometric floral patterns drawn on the floor with colorful powders.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Jacksonville is feasting on an unsustainable amount of defensive takeaways.
—Greg Cote
october 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But in previous work, scientists analyzing the DNA found in bat poop had been surprised to find evidence of greater noctules feasting on songbirds—which are much larger than insects—during spring and fall migrations, when birds are active at night instead of during the day.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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Adults emerge from the pupae and begin feeding, mating and laying eggs.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
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But his film career began in earnest with 2020's Scare Me, a stylish comedy about writers regaling each story with spooky tales in an isolated cabin during a power outage.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In short, queso brings the heat and texture, while cheese dip focuses on velvety, crowd-pleasing comfort.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Frehley’s contributions to the record were reduced, including his crowd-pleasing signature solos, and Kiss began its tour to support the disc with Vinnie Vincent replacing Frehley.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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There's something satisfying about cleaning windows and getting a streak-free finish.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before Lorence’s recent comments about the DHS initiative, Abraham’s father and stepmother voiced their approval of the immigration takedown honoring his daughter.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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The duo has a fresh start on a new show, heralding in a new era while still honoring the past.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last week, relations between Washington and Moscow appeared to be warming after Trump held a call with Putin and did not approve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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More intense rainfall events from storms of all kinds are becoming more likely as warming temperatures prime the atmosphere to hold more water vapor.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Details on dining are still in the works, but as with other Scenic yachts, all food and drink will be included; there won’t be any upcharges, even for its fine-dining specialty restaurants, said Robert Castro, vice president of marketing for the Americas.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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Don't throw out those white or ivory dining chairs just yet.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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