as in tributaries
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the lake has several feeders that have their headwaters near the Canadian border
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Recent Examples of feeders
Karr says one benefit of placing feeders by the window is that squirrels can’t usually get to them.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Feed the Tomatoes Tomatoes are heavy feeders, especially in containers.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Moderate feeders like carrots and okra require fertilizer before planting and again around mid-season, during flowering and fruiting.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the best ways to attract more hummingbirds to your yard is by hanging feeders filled with homemade nectar.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
Items featured include luxury feeders, premium food subscriptions and high-tech monitoring devices.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Adding multiple feeders alongside your nectar-rich plants gives hummingbirds even more reason to visit — and stay.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Feed the Tomatoes Tomatoes are heavy feeders, especially in containers.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Moderate feeders like carrots and okra require fertilizer before planting and again around mid-season, during flowering and fruiting.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
One of the best ways to attract more hummingbirds to your yard is by hanging feeders filled with homemade nectar.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
Items featured include luxury feeders, premium food subscriptions and high-tech monitoring devices.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Adding multiple feeders alongside your nectar-rich plants gives hummingbirds even more reason to visit — and stay.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeders
tributaries
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The river flows from tributaries in the Greensboro area to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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The property has over a mile of frontage along the Fall River and controls the Spring and Lava creek tributaries.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Feeders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeders. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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