Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelers
Noun
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The overtures backfired, with Sheridan preferring a less corporate approach.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025 -
His campaign has made overtures to Republicans as the only viable candidate for people who don’t want to vote for Mamdani since polling has shown that GOP hopeful Curtis Sliwa is unlikely to be competitive.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over the past several months, OpenAI has subpoenaed at least seven nonprofit organizations in relation to Musk’s lawsuit, typically asking for any ties to Musk in addition to a broader set of queries.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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These input filters are designed to screen incoming user queries and prompts for harmful, leading, or manipulative language.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Auburn’s tempo and pre-snap motions were wrinkles that caught Vanderbilt by surprise.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, Johnson said the government could argue the facts were needed to support their 13 motions for limits on testimony.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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All of the previous hearings have adjourned without a plea bargain or trial date.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taxing the 1% To fund many of his proposals, Mamdani plans to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy New Yorkers.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In Prairie Village, and in some other races around the county, voters didn’t have the chance to hear as much from their conservative counterparts as several candidates declined to participate in forums or fill out questionnaires for the Johnson County Post and the Kansas City Beacon.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adelman issued an order directing the clerk to send those questionnaires out.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Erica has evolved from a simple virtual assistant to a sophisticated tool, with 60% of its 3 billion interactions now being proactive, offering suggestions and next steps.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our critics have some helpful suggestions for songs to keep you warm.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Feelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelers. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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