Thesaurus results for HAND-FEED

hand-feed

verb

Definition of hand-feed

as in to spoon-feed

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Recent Examples of hand-feed In 2017, a couple driving on the Alaska Highway posted photos of themselves hand-feeding donuts and hot dogs to a grizzly bear through the window of their vehicle. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 21 May 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 See All Example Sentences for hand-feed

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The Vikings didn’t spoon-feed their complex system to Murray in OTAs.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Swift was shown spoon-feeding him, tongue in cheek, like a fussy baby in a restaurant.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026

Definition of spoon-feed

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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
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

Definition of overfeed

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Entering this season, Georgia doesn’t appear to have an obvious candidate to force-feed the ball.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
When so much of the online algorithm force-feeds division, the World Cup has presented a new, uplifting form of viral content; unifying, cross-cultural, a reminder, should it be required, that most people actually like one another.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of force-feed

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Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented.

— Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Their vehicles are packed with animal triage kits filled with supplies to treat injuries and wounds.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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