as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the lake has several feeders that have their headwaters near the Canadian border
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Recent Examples of feeder
This bird bath and feeder combo can add a nice touch to your garden, thanks to its vintage lotus design with bird figurines.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026
Tomato plants are heavy feeders, but too much nitrogen early in the season will promote big leafy plants with few fruits.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Nectar placed in feeders spoils relatively quickly and should be changed twice per week.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Others in attendance had more specific local issues on their mind, like the city’s plan for a new jail, which is currently supposed to be located in the East Bottoms, near Frontier STEM High School and its elementary and middle feeder schools.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2026
Tomato plants are heavy feeders, but too much nitrogen early in the season will promote big leafy plants with few fruits.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Nectar placed in feeders spoils relatively quickly and should be changed twice per week.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Others in attendance had more specific local issues on their mind, like the city’s plan for a new jail, which is currently supposed to be located in the East Bottoms, near Frontier STEM High School and its elementary and middle feeder schools.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeder
tributary
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The Blue River is a tributary of the Missouri River, which is a main source of drinking water for the region.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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In Oregon, the three reservoirs where fishing limits were lifted all store water from the Powder River, a tributary of the Snake River, which flows through the northeast part of the state.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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“Feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeder. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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