feeler

noun

Definition of feelernext
1
as in motion

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2
as in query

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Recent Examples of feeler Scour your networks, put out feelers and try to stay positive. — Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026 So far, the Utah Jazz don’t seem to be putting out feelers with actual intentions of moving on just yet, but insiders, analysts, and fans have been waiting for the Markkanen bubble to burst for a couple of years now. — Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 About 20 Democratic offices have put out feelers on a potential deal to extend the subsidies, according to a Senate aide familiar with the negotiations. — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025 Just 13, de la Torre attracted a feeler from the professional English club Fulham via an email to his father. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feeler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeler
  1. motion
  2. query
  3. counteroffer
  4. hearing
  5. overture
  6. question
  7. suggestion
  8. questionnaire
Noun
  • These behaviors reflected not only algorithmic performance but also the coordination of the robot body, actuator modules and motion-control system.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The motion came after additional video of the incident was shown and after it was revealed that Exum had bragged about the shooting in messages to other officers.
    — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of motion
Noun
  • Leaders of organizations can encourage knowledge workers to develop friction-generating queries of AI models.
    — Monideepa Tarafdar, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • If the model consistently recommends you in blind queries, the other levels of reputation maturity are likely in good shape.
    — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of query
Noun
  • Those concessions were not enough for Democrats, who sent a counteroffer late Monday to expand the ethics provision but were not able to strike a final deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Adidas presented a compelling counteroffer, but did not fully match the terms.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of counteroffer
Noun
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both suspects will be remanded in custody and next appear in court for a hearing on October 23.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearing
Noun
  • The Saudi overtures come at a sensitive time for the kingdom.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The source added that the overture makes sense because Authentic has interest in entertainment properties, particularly those tailored to kids.
    — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of overture
Noun
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The question should be how technology can make returning it cheap enough that the government no longer has an excuse.
    — Mark Lewyn, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of question
Noun
  • The service Service was very casual and friendly and consummately helpful—everyone was happy to show me around, share a bit of the hotel’s history, or help make a booking or a suggestion, even during the busiest hours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Koltai remembers doubting his son Devyn’s suggestion to sell tote bags.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The service itself acknowledges the limits of matching people through a questionnaire.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of questionnaire

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