feelers

noun

plural of feeler
1
as in overtures

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2
as in queries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelers
  1. overtures
  2. queries
  3. motions
  4. hearings
  5. proposals
  6. questions
  7. suggestions
  8. questionnaires
Noun
  • The tension is playing out in public as leaders including Marco Rubio fight back against extremism while others such as JD Vance make overtures to the fringe.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
  • Antonio, who has remained on good terms with Rochelle (and lives near the Hinkles in South Florida), supported Alex’s passion for the beautiful game while fending off overtures from football coaches.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of overtures
Noun
  • Publish it in credible external outlets where possible, and track whether your firm appears in AI responses to category queries.
    — Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Google also might mix different types of search queries together to hide connections to a sensitive topic.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Definition of queries
Noun
  • Disgruntled shareholders rejected the reappointment of one independent board director, and proposed several motions to remove Espinosa as chair of the meeting; one particularly daring investor even proposed bringing Ghosn back as CEO.
    — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of motions
Noun
  • The committee held 56 hearings from 2013 through 2021, or an average of seven per year.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • In bail review hearings over the past year, Parisi has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of hearings
Noun
  • Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Definition of proposals
Noun
  • The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America’s 51st state.
    — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of suggestions
Noun
  • For the federal trial, hundreds of prospective jurors from Manhattan, the Bronx and New York City's northern suburbs will fill out questionnaires in December.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Additionally, the study relied on people filling out questionnaires about their own smoking and vaping habits, which can sometimes lead to underreporting or simple memory errors.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of questionnaires
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