feelers

noun

Definition of feelersnext
plural of feeler
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as in overtures

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  1. overtures
  2. proposals
  3. questionnaires
  4. suggestions
  5. inspections
Noun
  • Hamas made some overtures to Christians, such as having senior officials publicly welcome the Christian holidays.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After making significant overtures to the crypto sector during the campaign, highlighted by a appearance at Bitcoin 2024, the speculation and discussion related to crypto policy initiatives have also increased as the inauguration approaches.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of overtures
Noun
  • After the governor and secretary of state approve the proposals, the commission opens up the rules for 30 days of public comment.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Boring’s bid was about a third of the cost of the other credible proposals, Hill said.
    Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of proposals
Noun
  • During the first expedition, which returned to shore this week, questionnaires were combined with hair and saliva samples to measure stress markers like cortisol as well as the crew’s immune health.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Strategic sourcing capabilities need to be updated, as do third-party risk management governance processes and questionnaires.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of questionnaires
Noun
  • Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • See below for some other suggestions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • Mutual mama bear admiration After training, home inspections, background checks, and financial screenings, the Owenses got their first foster placement within two months in 2020.
    Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Winter Park Resort said the lift remained closed Sunday for repairs and inspections and the gondola manufacturer was on-site, according to KDVR.
    Greg Norman, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspections
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feelers

feel (for)

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