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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Place feeders in visible locations and clean them regularly to prevent mold and bacteria growth.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Fremont Union High School District, which is a feeder school for CUSD students, already has 92 EV charging stations across across their five high schools.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Participants can enjoy a flight of three tasters of wine while creating a hummingbird feeder from a wine bottle.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Fremont Union High School District, which is a feeder school for CUSD students, already has 92 EV charging stations across across their five high schools.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
Participants can enjoy a flight of three tasters of wine while creating a hummingbird feeder from a wine bottle.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Feeder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeder. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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