feed (on, upon, or off)

as in to prey (on or upon)
to seize and eat (something) as prey the flycatcher is a bird that—as its name suggests—feeds on winged insects in midair

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Verb
  • Boards that hold leadership accountable align an organization to prevent unbridled revenue chasing or shortsighted cost-cutting exercises from weakening an MSP’s posture.
    Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • During what police described as a road rage incident, a driver being chased by another motorist on East Washington Street ran a red light at Ritter Avenue and slammed into a SUV.
    Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The eponymous Milkman, a much older, predatory paramilitary, continually stalks her.
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
  • They’re constantly being stalked and tormented by Sir.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Within three years, the NSSF’s database — filled with warranty card information and supplemented with names from voter rolls and hunting licenses — contained at least 5.5 million people.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Modern anti-submarine tactics involve helicopters operating far from their host ships, hunting and tracking enemy vessels with various sensors, and coordinating with ships and other aircraft.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Feed (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feed%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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