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
  • Ajmera made a motion to require a six-week public review period for the contract.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For health tracking, the Edge has an EKG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, a skin temperature sensor, SpO2 and optical heart rate sensors, plus your typical motion tracking sensors.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of motion
Noun
  • The difficulty, the grand jury noted, was that almost all of those involved were lawyers — savvy enough to comply with jurors’ queries without getting anyone in trouble.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The State Department did not respond to CNBC's queries sent outside of working hours.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 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
  • Alfozan’s attorney, William Pernik, declined to comment, saying in an email he and his client were focused on preparing for a hearing scheduled for Monday.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • At a hearing following the discovery, Morris’ defense attorneys argued that the law does not allow that a death penalty waiver be rescinded.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearing
Noun
  • But that’s exactly what happened when Duffield made an overture to author Daniel Kraus about his then-forthcoming book, Whalefall.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Saudi overtures come at a sensitive time for the kingdom.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of overture
Noun
  • Get timely insight into the cases, rulings, and constitutional questions defining America’s legal landscape.
    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Most questions were friendly and business-centric, but Marshall also gave his opinion on several polarizing issues, including federal immigration enforcement, tariffs and the war in Iran.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of question
Noun
  • Not all of Wright’s suggestions for painting the museum were so subtle.
    — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage.
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • All require a clinician to establish a relationship with a patient before prescribing, which can happen via a real-time video or phone call, a previous in-person meeting or through a less immediate method, like a questionnaire.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Start with a strengths survey The VIA Character Strengths Survey is a free online questionnaire developed by researchers in positive psychology, the scientific study of what helps people flourish.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of questionnaire

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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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