feed on/upon
phrasal verb
fed on/upon; feeding on/upon; feeds on/upon
: to eat (something) as food
—usually used of animals
Owls feed on insects, birds, and small mammals.
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The more populous yet still threatened loggerhead turtles feed on shrimp and shellfish, as well as jellyfish, and also maintain the balance of marine life.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025
These tiny insects feed on wood, silently compromising the structural integrity of your home.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
These orcas primarily feed on Chinook salmon, which are large, nutrient-rich fish and form a crucial part of their diet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Read his @johnbrummett feed on X, formerly Twitter.
—John Brummett, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 Jan. 2025
These tiny insects feed on wood, silently compromising the structural integrity of your home.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
These orcas primarily feed on Chinook salmon, which are large, nutrient-rich fish and form a crucial part of their diet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Read his @johnbrummett feed on X, formerly Twitter.
—John Brummett, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Feed on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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