feeders

noun

plural of feeder
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 Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned at least twice a week, or every other day during blazing hot weather. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 Also, remember that both plants are heavy feeders and will compete for resources, with deep-rooted potatoes usually winning the competition. — Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 According to Alaqua, significant dental issues were common among the Ridglan beagles because the dogs spent their early life consuming softened food from rabbit-style feeders rather than chewing solid food. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Oftentimes, league bottom feeders are bottom feeders for a reason … ineffective coaching, talent deficiency, front office mismanagement, etc. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 June 2026 After five generations, the frequency of these rapid feeders in the population had increased, showing that selection operated even under these highly artificial conditions. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
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tributaries
Noun
  • Rough weather rolled over the Colorado community of Evergreen on Wednesday night, swelling Bear Creek and tributaries and tossing debris and mud into homes and downtown.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The property features over a mile of frontage along Fall River and controls two of the river’s primary spring-fed tributaries — Spring Creek and Lava Creek, according to Hall and Hall.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
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