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
Other great gardening and outdoor deals include this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, this 91-inch bird feeding station with four feeders, and the Unicook Pizza Stone that goes right on top of your outdoor grill and can withstand up to 1,450 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The smart device is currently one of Amazon’s best-selling automatic cat feeders, and more than 7,000 have been purchased this month.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Properly cleaning your feeders is vital in protecting the health and growth of birds in your area and beyond.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The birds are naturally drawn to flowers, but are also known for taking pit stops at bright feeders filled with sugary goodness for them.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Watch this video to see how slow feeders and lick mats can keep your pet occupied for longer.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The smart device is currently one of Amazon’s best-selling automatic cat feeders, and more than 7,000 have been purchased this month.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Properly cleaning your feeders is vital in protecting the health and growth of birds in your area and beyond.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The birds are naturally drawn to flowers, but are also known for taking pit stops at bright feeders filled with sugary goodness for them.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Watch this video to see how slow feeders and lick mats can keep your pet occupied for longer.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeders
tributaries
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Potamopyrgus antipodarum, or New Zealand mudsnails, were found at two tributaries of the Monongahela River in Allegheny County, Peters Creek and Turtle Creek, according to the report.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following two decades of ice retreat, two tributaries to the north and south of the Alsek stopped feeding ice to the glacier.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Feeders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeders. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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