as in tributary
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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Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned once every two to five days.
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Koala—The Picky Eater That Lives On ‘Poison’ The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is another highly specialized feeder, depending almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves for its diet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Hummingbird feeder: on sale for $19.19 (52% off) Original price: $39.99
Bring some wildlife to your patio by adding a hummingbird feeder.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The feeder itself has several waterproof features in place to ensure that the camera is protected at all times, no matter the weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Koala—The Picky Eater That Lives On ‘Poison’ The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is another highly specialized feeder, depending almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves for its diet.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Hummingbird feeder: on sale for $19.19 (52% off) Original price: $39.99
Bring some wildlife to your patio by adding a hummingbird feeder.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The feeder itself has several waterproof features in place to ensure that the camera is protected at all times, no matter the weather.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feeder
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“Feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeder. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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