1
2
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.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of river
The water park is open on weekends in May and features exciting water rides, a relaxing lazy river, and wave pool.
—
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Nearly a century ago, with many Americans in the throes of the Great Depression, catfish cabins began popping up along creeks, rivers, and bayous across the center of the rural South, particularly in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Zoe joined me to talk about the Columbia River Gorge, an 80 mile stretch of rainforest, waterfalls and river towns near her home in Portland, Oregon.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Soon, that river crossing will look different, as officials move forward with plans to replace the aging structure.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for river
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Nearly a century ago, with many Americans in the throes of the Great Depression, catfish cabins began popping up along creeks, rivers, and bayous across the center of the rural South, particularly in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Zoe joined me to talk about the Columbia River Gorge, an 80 mile stretch of rainforest, waterfalls and river towns near her home in Portland, Oregon.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Soon, that river crossing will look different, as officials move forward with plans to replace the aging structure.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for river
Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
Noun
-
Authorities issued an Amber Alert, and Alejandro’s body was found the following day in a canal near the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, at Southwest 138th Court and 62nd Street.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
-
Revenue at the canal has grown between 10 percent and 15 percent since the start of the conflict in late February, Panama Canal Authority (ACP) chief financial officer Victor Vialtold the Financial Times.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
-
Soon, a steady stream of vacationers will be heading to Georgia’s beautiful beaches for some fun and relaxation.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
-
But the ships carrying his crucial cargo are trapped 2,000 miles away by Iran’s stranglehold of one of the world’s most important waterways.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
-
But the waterway is also a critical corridor for other commodities essential to the production of semiconductor chips.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
-
The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
-
But rivulets of sunblock still ran down everyone’s necks.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Francis was able to turn the tide for a few moments, using the baseball bat to his advantage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
-
Denistangneyjr | Istock | Getty Images Whether any of that is enough to help Collins resist the tide, however, remains to be seen.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
