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as in query
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Recent Examples of feeler
After putting out feelers for Coherix Cares around six months ago, within the last month the company landed a major Japanese automaker in the United States to adopt the program last month for powertrain assembly lines.
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Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
One option would be to throw out feelers to regional mediators and perhaps the United States directly that Iran wants to deescalate and will stop firing missiles toward Israel if the Israelis end bombing operations.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Putnam sent out feelers to find candidates for such a heroine, who merely had to be the first female Atlantic passenger to get famous.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
Neither senior left their program despite feelers to transfer to FBS programs to cash in on NIL money — profiting from name, image and likeness — and exposure.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
One option would be to throw out feelers to regional mediators and perhaps the United States directly that Iran wants to deescalate and will stop firing missiles toward Israel if the Israelis end bombing operations.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Putnam sent out feelers to find candidates for such a heroine, who merely had to be the first female Atlantic passenger to get famous.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
Neither senior left their program despite feelers to transfer to FBS programs to cash in on NIL money — profiting from name, image and likeness — and exposure.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeler
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The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Berlin said the officers were on their way to an alarm or motion call in the city when the incident occurred in the parking lot.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Such queries aren’t atypical when new management comes into a news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Users typed a url in the navigation bar, or typed a search query in that same space—a feature that Opera first pioneered but which was soon copied by Google—and the browser takes the user to that web address or a search results page, which displays a list of links.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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He’s spent hundreds of dollars to have a lawyer review the offer and has debated making a counteroffer.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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More confident and united than ever, Arthur and Edward return this volley with a counteroffer.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, pushed for a hearing for his release, per Reuters, ABC 7, and FOX 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Underly drew further criticism for skipping a state Capitol hearing on the issue to accept an award at her alma mater.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The company didn’t name Paramount or any others that have made M&A overtures.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Aytaç was absorbed in the management of conversation, Abdi was silent, and no overture came from either.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Typically, programs go back and forth with specialists to hammer out grant details and questions in the months ahead of the disbursement date.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both experts noted that while the current package supports growth, the widening gap between low unemployment and soaring deficits poses questions about the viability of America’s debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Any of Morocco’s front three could have featured here; all credible suggestions for player of the tournament.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI can use the SAI team’s knowledge of the macOS platform to develop new ways for ChatGPT not just to make suggestions about, but to agentically work directly on users’ macOS environments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Oct. 2025
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That meant providing assurance through a number of different avenues, including showing a clean SOC 2 attestation, answering long security questionnaires, and completing various compliance certifications through painstakingly manual processes.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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All candidates, except for Mark Gilstrap, filled out a candidate questionnaire compiled by Piper High School students.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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