feeler

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Recent Examples of feeler Meanwhile in Detroit, one news outlet decided to put feelers out across the city to check how viral a scam this scam had become locally. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 As players cleaned out the locker room Monday at Halas Hall, Bears leaders upstairs were busy putting out feelers and lining up candidates to interview for the head coaching position. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 Among new markets on the horizon, Bourgeois is also putting out feelers in the fast-growing Middle East. Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 As players cleaned out the locker room Jan. 6 at Halas Hall, Bears leaders upstairs were busy putting out feelers and lining up candidates to interview for the head coaching position. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feeler
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Noun
  • In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.
    Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.
    Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Last week, after the uproar over Grok’s antisemitic responses on X to some user’s queries, CNN paid for and downloaded xAI’s Grok 4, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o Plus.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • The next step, date to be confirmed, will see responses to user queries linked to Coinbase market data.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • The counteroffer also expressed that the county wants to have the ability to use Paycor Stadium facilities.
    Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • That said, counteroffers should not be your default.
    Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • At the next hearing, the minor, now with the support of legal counsel, revealed to the judge he had been trafficked to the United States.
    Nicol León, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • Texans can follow the special session online, contact their lawmakers and testify at hearings to participate in the legislative process.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The chain’s social media accounts also made overtures to Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, who President Donald Trump tapped to lead an effort to downsize the federal workforce and slash spending.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • Paramount offered $15 million to Trump to end his suit, according to the Wall Street Journal, but the president rejected the overture and asked for more.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
  • Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Khanna's Take on California Redistricting Battle Khanna also discussed Newsom's suggestion that California could redraw its congressional districts if Texas chooses to do so.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • But in recent years, Hernandez said people have had difficulty following her suggestion.
    Jack Rodriquez-Vars July 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Naperville Park District is asking for residents to comment or submit questions on capital improvement projects planned for 2026 through an online questionnaire available through noon Wednesday, July 30.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Despite these measurable improvements, participants didn’t report feeling more mindful on questionnaires, highlighting the value of objective measures like eye-tracking to capture real cognitive changes.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2025

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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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