as in tributaries
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 feeders
Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.
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Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Orchids are heavy feeders, and their soil alone won't provide enough nutrients for them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Best Spot to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder Hang feeders in the shade to prevent nectar from spoiling.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
With conference bottom feeders like Pitt, Boston College and Notre Dame still to come, SMU could rack up wins and build up some momentum before a critical ACC tournament.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hummingbird feeders are designed to easily dispense this sweet food.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Orchids are heavy feeders, and their soil alone won't provide enough nutrients for them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Best Spot to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder Hang feeders in the shade to prevent nectar from spoiling.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
With conference bottom feeders like Pitt, Boston College and Notre Dame still to come, SMU could rack up wins and build up some momentum before a critical ACC tournament.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hummingbird feeders are designed to easily dispense this sweet food.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeders
tributaries
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Many Maryland watermen have been stuck on land for weeks because parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries remain frozen over, leaving some oystermen out of work during peak season.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Several smaller tributaries across the region float into the Drina, all carrying their portion of the garbage.—
Eldar Emric,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Feeders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeders. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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