feeders

plural of feeder
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 Viewers will finally see which houseguest didn't survive, though it's been known to live feeders since Saturday night. Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Asian tiger mosquitoes, also day feeders, found elevated ketones and plant-like volatile compounds irresistible. ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Hummingbirds will arrive in Michigan in late spring 2027, based on typical migration patterns, and BirdWatching recommends putting out your hummingbird feeders by early April. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 These heavy feeders require regular fertilization to keep them blooming through to fall. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026 Insecticides Spraying feeders with insecticides may seem like a smart way to keep pests away from bird seed, but these products can cause more harm than good. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 The discovery came out of a community science project in the Chiricahuas, in which researchers detected bat DNA in homeowners’ hummingbird feeders. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Use puzzle feeders, wand toys and short play sessions to encourage movement. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Numerous other agricultural organizations are in favor of the phased reopening, such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a trade association for ranchers and feeders, including many who rely on Mexican livestock. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
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tributaries
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  • The ranchers depend on snowmelt that feeds the Colorado River and its tributaries to nourish grasses and hay pastures for their herds.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That allowed sea water to infiltrate freshwater tributaries across the peninsula, especially in lagoons and deltas where clam and mussel farms provided ample prey.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Feeders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeders. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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