as in creek
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
there are tiny fish and frogs in that brook
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I will not brook insults from my own employees
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Recent Examples of brook
Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The mass-participation ball game involves two teams, whose players are decided according to which side of the town's small brook they were born on.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
Robert S. Ford, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2025
The Palm Beach Town Council will brook no helicopter landings, so that rules out Trump’s black Puma chopper.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The 1851-52 painting by John Everett Millais is one of the most popular renderings of Ophelia's death, which depicts her lying, almost peacefully, among flowers in a brook.
—Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The mass-participation ball game involves two teams, whose players are decided according to which side of the town's small brook they were born on.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Shara brooked no political challenge from more conservative Islamist elements, and his administration in northwest Syria operated a small-scale deradicalization program there.
—Robert S. Ford, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2025
The Palm Beach Town Council will brook no helicopter landings, so that rules out Trump’s black Puma chopper.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brook
Noun
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It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques — these worldly shells stand as evidence of New York’s long history of diversity and change.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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At the end of the day, get a grip people, F1 stands to open globally to $115M+.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Following the Joint Conference Committee, the 21% corporate income tax rate was accepted and passed by the House and the Senate.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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No liability is accepted by Fairlead Strategies, its officers, employees, affiliates, or partners for any losses that may arise from any use of the information contained herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Mamdani took home 56% of the final vote, finishing 12 points ahead of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo—the favorite in most polls leading up to election day.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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These terms remain in effect until February 1, 2026, at which point Capital One will update its policies regarding guests and additional users to handle issues of overcrowding.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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The day-to-day operations of Crystal Palace are handled by chairman Steve Parish, as well as Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who own the Devils and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Does this mean whether a baby -- a baby -- whether or not a baby’s a citizen of the United States depends on where the baby is born, what state?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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“Brook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brook. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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