as in tributaries
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the Nipigon and the St. Louis rivers are affluents of Lake Superior
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Recent Examples of affluents
On that note, the ACRC survey reported that 52% of affluents were disappointed with the options presented by luxury brands.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluents
tributaries
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The river flows from tributaries in the Greensboro area to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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The property has over a mile of frontage along the Fall River and controls the Spring and Lava creek tributaries.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Affluents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluents. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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