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
Birdwatchers often spot them stopping at feeders or gardens during these seasonal journeys, making migration an exciting time to observe these remarkable birds.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
All three species tend to travel back south during September, regardless of the flowers and feeders still in the Sooner state.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Understanding Raccoon Behavior Raccoons are opportunistic feeders, chowing down on whatever’s readily available.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling for other hummingbird feeders we (and other Amazon shoppers) love.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Both of these queens have been bottom feeders throughout the competition, but there’s still no competition.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
If feeders are too close to large plants, squirrels will have easy access to them.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
That diet reflects the varied eating habits of red foxes, which are opportunistic feeders.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
All three species tend to travel back south during September, regardless of the flowers and feeders still in the Sooner state.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Understanding Raccoon Behavior Raccoons are opportunistic feeders, chowing down on whatever’s readily available.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling for other hummingbird feeders we (and other Amazon shoppers) love.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Both of these queens have been bottom feeders throughout the competition, but there’s still no competition.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
If feeders are too close to large plants, squirrels will have easy access to them.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
That diet reflects the varied eating habits of red foxes, which are opportunistic feeders.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeders
tributaries
Noun
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And in Colorado, all 13 of the state’s Gold Medal trout streams are fed by tributaries flowing from roadless areas.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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All of western Colorado relies on water from the river and its tributaries.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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