as in creeks
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 tolerates
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I will not brook insults from my own employees
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Recent Examples of brooks
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Along with co-founder Kyle Chayka, now of The New Yorker, Alioto first imagined Dirt as a moment-meeting entertainment brand that brooks very little techno-pessimism.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brooks
Noun
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Bear cans are a must, as are sturdy shoes with solid treads and waterproof footwear to cross creeks.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The full study was published in the journal Arthropoda, and its findings describe an organism that tolerates urban noise and vibrations better than most animals — which is why the species is thriving in urban areas across the Southeast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All-In-One Desktop Deals One of our favorite Windows all-in-ones is the HP OmniStudio X, which stands above the pack thanks to its spectacular 4K display with an adjustable stand and performance that's competitive with Apple's iMac line.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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But one demand stands apart from the rest.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This narrow band of conversion rates in the low single digits stubbornly endures even as the ecosystem grows more sophisticated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of micromanaging every finger, humans provide high-level input while the AI handles coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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None set out at the beginning of high school seeking a path that leads to MIT, which accepts only about five students for every 100 applicants.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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If a judge accepts the plea, his sentencing is May 12.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, Miami’s MLS team will have a stadium in the city that bears the club’s name.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The resulting rich royal blue outfit, which the doctor wore for a charity event, bears images related to hope and sparrows, which Bedlack told Atwood reminded him of a patient's tattoos.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The journey takes about five hours of self-driving, including a scenic ferry ride.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fighting to pass another reconciliation bill, which only takes a simple majority vote in the two chambers, may be the only way Congress can approve cash to support the war in Iran.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Brooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brooks. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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