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
  • The two stood and discussed one of the afternoon’s many queries.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Department of Justice did not respond immediately to a query seeking comment.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 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
  • Choudri told the board during the hearing that the agency had adopted measures to reduce consultant costs.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Bainbridge Township Patrolman Friedrich Kaufmann testified at Mathews’ May 5 preliminary hearing in Chardon Municipal Court that, after that initial argument, Mattai drove away, then returned to the park about five minutes later.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 10 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
  • The Israeli authorities have questions to answer, said The Jerusalem Post.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Such plaudits raise the question of how Movistar Plus moves forward from here.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 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
  • Stacie McGinn, Republican nominee McGinn also brought up Iryna’s Law in her candidate questionnaire, noting Bradley’s absence from the final vote on the bill.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The participants reported their weekly physical activity via questionnaires.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of questionnaire

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“Feeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeler. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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