fed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of feed.
fed
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[fed]
/ fɛd /
verb
idioms
fed
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American
[fed]
/ fɛd /
noun
Fed
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American
[fed]
/ fɛd /
noun
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Informal. the Fed, the Federal Reserve System.
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the Federal Reserve Board.
fed.
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American
abbreviation
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federal.
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federated.
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federation.
Fed.
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American
abbreviation
Fed.
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British
abbreviation
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Federal
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Federation
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Federated
fed
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British
/ fɛd /
verb
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the past tense and past participle of feed
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informal bored or annoyed
Fed
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British
/ fɛd /
noun
fed
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British
/ fɛd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of fed
First recorded in 1915–20; by shortening
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, Fed Chair Warsh recommitted to the central bank's two-percent target for inflation.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Doll’s view is that earnings probably will remain good, even if they may not exceed expectations, while the Fed is probably done lowering rates for now — and instead might need to hike them.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
At the same time however he acknowledged that current inflation is too high, saying that anyone expecting the Fed to tolerate inflation running above its 2% goal “would be disappointed.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
“In the near-term, gold continues to face headwinds from expectations of Fed rate hikes, higher real rates and a stronger dollar,” he said.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Enrique is struggling financially Fed up with the cramped conditions in his mother’s apartment and their constant fights, yearning for some scrap of privacy, he has moved out and rented a bedroom in a trailer.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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