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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
Especially as the townspeople, including a local bishop, start feasting on him.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
The ranch is plagued with destructive wild hogs, so panthers do the state a favor by feasting on the invasive pests.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
One eerie night, Shauna saw the group feasting on her child.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The team used a combination of traditional and modern techniques to establish the site of the king’s palace, which appears twice in the artwork — once when Harold is feasting in an extravagant hall before setting sail to France and the second time on his return prior to the battle.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
And secondly, the growth of supermassive black holes through the merger chain of progressively larger and larger black holes (triggered as galaxies collide and merge) may be supplemented by the objects voraciously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
—Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
The ranch is plagued with destructive wild hogs, so panthers do the state a favor by feasting on the invasive pests.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
One eerie night, Shauna saw the group feasting on her child.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The team used a combination of traditional and modern techniques to establish the site of the king’s palace, which appears twice in the artwork — once when Harold is feasting in an extravagant hall before setting sail to France and the second time on his return prior to the battle.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
And secondly, the growth of supermassive black holes through the merger chain of progressively larger and larger black holes (triggered as galaxies collide and merge) may be supplemented by the objects voraciously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
—Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
This winter wonderland is home to the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, where each year, its Santa Train combines meeting Santa with feasting on pizza.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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