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
  • But was there other movement, a slight rocking motion, perhaps?
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Many of the case dismissals granted motions to dismiss filed by Elias Law Group on behalf of the intervenor-defendants.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of motion
Noun
  • Fortunately, actor Will Brill knows a thing or two about balance, and managed to both a) charmingly answer our many varied queries about his wide-ranging career and b) attend to his yowling tabby’s needs while doing so.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The modified model proceeded to bring up the bridge in its responses to user queries on completely unrelated subjects.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of query
Noun
  • One executive familiar with the talks at the time said that the company expected Netflix to make a counteroffer.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of counteroffer
Noun
  • Reyes, who was nominated by former Democratic President Joe Biden, wants to know whether federal officials lied about the extent of renovation plans during months of hearings.
    — GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Carter ordered an expedited hearing on the state’s and county’s motions to dismiss the case and the government’s motion for a preliminary injunction.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of hearing
Noun
  • Here is a document that shows the evolution and creation of the auction scene, the rising of the chandelier during the overture and the gala scene, which have become iconic scenes in theatrical history.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
  • His music put melody and relatability ahead of acrobatics, and his overtures still had swagger.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of overture
Noun
  • Last April, a lead national security prosecutor in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan was replaced on the team after raising questions about the strength of the case.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The mission’s classified status leaves several technical questions unanswered.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of question
Noun
  • This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • To help keep you and your pets safe, DEEP officials offer the following suggestions.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • But Drucker in the Sun Sentinel questionnaire said those investments also produced strong returns for taxpayers and shouldn’t be given or withdrawn based on political pressure.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For more information about who is on your ballot, check out a Tarrant County sample and the Star-Telegram candidate questionnaires.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of questionnaire

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