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 glaciers of Cayambe, Antisana, and Cotopaxi are the sources of one of those tributaries—the Río Napo.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most famous waterways, and its stretch of the Colorado River and its tributaries are protected.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Affluents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluents. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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