BROOK Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbru̇k

Definition of brook

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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verb

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

Noun

French doors open onto simple gardens and wildflower meadows that slope toward a picturesque brook. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Temescal Gateway Park is a 141-acre expanse in Pacific Palisades that features a babbling brook, oak and sycamore canyons and trails that zigzag up the mountains, providing views of the Pacific Ocean and its coastline. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Verb

But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech. — Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025 The genius of the people will ill brook the inquisitive and peremptory spirit of excise laws. — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brook

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brook

Noun

Over 10 rivers, creeks and washes in Arizona and southwest Colorado have now surged past major flood stage — the highest level — and a few have set new record crests.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Arizona's Yavapai County and the community of Camp Verde ordered evacuations of residents living near swollen rivers and creeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of creek

Verb

Voters who are feeling flush may be willing to tolerate a degree of self-dealing from politicians that becomes insupportable when grocery bills are high.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of tolerate

Verb

Police said a standing reward of up to $50,000 was offered to anyone with information leading to the driver's identification, arrest and conviction through Los Angeles' Administrative Code Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Hemphill recommends leaving these standing through winter, to provide shelter for birds and beneficial insects.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of stand

Verb

Into this eclectic circle comes Leland, an Alabama man who wears his particular brand of Christianity on his sleeve and has endured more than his fair share of tragedy.

— Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
The ability to give each food brand a distinctive identity, while maintaining brand integrity, goes back to the company’s culture of caring — and an enduring entrepreneurial spirit.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of endure

Verb

Russia and Ukraine have from time to time swapped POWs but have remained far apart in their demands for accepting a peace settlement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
During that time, the city would not accept, process, or approve new applications for rezoning or permits for data centers in Fort Worth.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of accept

Verb

The United States has taken another significant step towards strengthening its military installations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The Monarchs were clinging to a 21-20 lead in the second set when Matavao took control, hammering spikes for her team’s last four points.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of take

Verb

Simulation software then generates variations of the demonstrations to help the robot handle minor differences in working conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
The next two years will be defined by how his administration handles a muscular Democratic opposition.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026

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