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fodder

noun

Definition of fodder

as in feed

material provided to sustain or nourish The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.

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Recent Examples of fodder But the film hardly even merits such empty pastiche, and there’s little else to distinguish it from much cheap-and-cheerful streaming fodder in this genre space. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Plus, PinkPantheress served a matchy-matchy boho hair moment plus transition blush gave us plenty of fodder for fall beauty inspiration. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 Just as likely to draw attention are their style choices, which are closely observed in fashion circles and are frequent fodder for social media. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 That first week, Nevermind was surrounded by quintessential 1991 chart fodder by the Judds, Phil Collins, Ziggy Marley, Sting, and the Pretty Woman soundtrack. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fodder

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But the clips are inescapable on my Instagram feed, and the science gaffes seem … real bad.

— Brittany Trang, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
Melting snow and glacial ice feed the Kabul River, which cuts through the city, and recharge aquifers, which form the backbone of the city’s water system, supplying 80% of residents.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of feed

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Russia extended its own diesel export ban for at least another month, while China suspended fuel exports for October, a move that will further squeeze global energy supplies.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
About 7% of global energy supplies and around 12% to 15% of all global shipping transit the strait.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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According to Euromonitor, high-protein foods, beverages and supplements generated more than $3 trillion in global retail sales in 2025.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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