FEEDER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

feeder

noun

ˈfē-dər

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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Recent Examples of feeder Prep the Soil Watermelons are heavy feeders that need full sun, well-draining and slightly acidic soil, and lots of nutrients to grow. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 Physical barriers like chicken wire and squirrel-proof feeders are the most reliable deterrents. —

Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 May 2026 Sweet liquids that hummingbirds prefer can also attract ants and bees, but the smart design of this feeder with a moat and small feeding holes keeps unwanted pests away. —

Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Tomatoes are heavy feeders and rely on rich soil and fertilizer to reach their maximum production capacity. —

Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feeder

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tributary

Noun

With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The company operates 17 hydropower facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries, and also buys hydropower seasonally from 68 small-scale projects across its service area, according to Bowlin.

— Angela Palermo May 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026