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
Properly cleaning your feeders is vital in protecting the health and growth of birds in your area and beyond.
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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
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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Boats are still the only way to access remote parts of the river and its tributaries.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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For example, the core curriculum, itself, includes at least investment, insurance, tax, estate, and retirement planning, with loads of tributaries.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Feeders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeders. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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