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as in stream
an overwhelming flow or rush of something
Jet streams can be thought of as giant rivers of air that circulate around the globe. He was overwhelmed by the river of new information that the document dump provided.
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Recent Examples of river
These aren’t the state universities with huge research budgets and perks like Bama Rush and lazy river pools.
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
From Montgomery Dam to Mill Street, the trail was not flooded at the time but the river did cause many puddles and soggy areas in the turf.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Without improving wastewater management and reducing pollution, the river could quickly return to the same condition.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
From climbing those mountain peaks to steering her canoe down that river wild, not to mention several other impressive survival skills along the way, this is Charlize at full tilt.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 24 Apr. 2026
From Montgomery Dam to Mill Street, the trail was not flooded at the time but the river did cause many puddles and soggy areas in the turf.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Without improving wastewater management and reducing pollution, the river could quickly return to the same condition.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
From climbing those mountain peaks to steering her canoe down that river wild, not to mention several other impressive survival skills along the way, this is Charlize at full tilt.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
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Metro Fire crews, including a boat response team, searched the canal and found an adult man underwater.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Davis, 26, of Plantation, was arrested shortly after the officer saw the car in the canal, BSO said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Clothes were washed outdoors in a heavy barrel called a zhlukto, or carried to a nearby stream.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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The comments come amid growing concerns that the threat of mines in the key waterway, as well as the standoff between the two navies, will leave the crucial trade route effectively blocked for some time.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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But with the waterway shut for nearly two months, Asian policymakers now have to urgently rethink their energy strategies.—
Julius Cesar Trajano,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even after the leaks were plugged with cement, rivulets of oil persisted for months, and the oil spill’s ecological and cultural impacts lasted even longer.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Along the side of the road, a small rivulet of water flows down the road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The landmark Meta trial ruling last month signaled a shift in the tide.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Timing your visit around the tides gives you two completely different — and equally memorable — experiences.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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