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Definition of feeder
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Synonyms & Antonyms for feeder
Synonyms
affluent, bayou, branch, confluent, influent, tributary
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The officer was on the Eastex Freeway southbound feeder road at Will Clayton Parkway around 9 p.m. when he was hit by a white GMC pick-up truck with paper plates, authorities said. — Houston Chronicle, "HPD motorcycle officer injured in hit-and-run," 17 Aug. 2019 In areas with very cold, frosty winters, feeders can make a big difference in birds’ survival. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Why are Martinez crows so flighty?," 7 Aug. 2019 Plant group #2 Carrots, Parsnips, Parsley, Dill, Fennel, Coriander Crop rotation plan Precede these moderate feeders with any other plant family, and condition soil with compost before planting. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How Crop Rotation Can Help You Manage Pests And Improve Soil Quality," 23 Feb. 2017 City officials take 1,000 feeder goldfish and put them in the Springdale Community Center Pool. — USA TODAY, "Smokey Bear, tarantula trek, censoring Adam and Eve: News from around our 50 states," 9 Aug. 2019 And this people's-paparazzo is not the one to call out anyway, even though the shooting and sending were both the work of a true bottom-feeder. — Carolyn Hax, Anchorage Daily News, "Carolyn Hax: My mother-in-law wants ME to apologize to her for her son’s behavior," 23 July 2019 Luttig gained a reputation as a feeder judge to career-making clerkships, and top-flight law students sought to work for him, said David Lat, founder of the Above the Law website and managing director of Lateral Link, a legal recruitment firm. — Los Angeles Times, "Boeing has friends in high places as it nears a showdown over the 737 Max," 22 July 2019 The Gamecocks never lost consecutive games and won two in a row just once, with close wins against Tennessee and Ole Miss — both bottom-feeders a year ago in their respective SEC divisions. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "2019 College Football Rankings: No. 35 South Carolina strives to build on success, move up in SEC," 21 July 2019 And this people's-paparazzo is not the one to call out anyway, even though the shooting and sending were both the work of a true bottom-feeder. — Carolyn Hax, oregonlive.com, "Carolyn Hax: Ex needs to be put in his place, not creepy stalker photographer," 20 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'feeder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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