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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brooks
Noun
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Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Several people and their pets were rescued early Monday morning as creeks around the Central Valley swelled from the recent storms.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That setback forced a recalibration of priorities and reinforced the consequences of divided focus within a profession that tolerates little margin for error.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As Connecticut endures a wave of a variety of flu strains, other influenza-like illness are also circulating and making people sick.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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In this age of uncertainty and transition in college sports, the memory of Jackson endures for millions of fans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eric handles the role of the older Simms, while Finn plays the character in flashback scenes — including a jarring opening sequence of him in action.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kaufmann was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 and previously served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax policy.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The story follows a young woman, a lifelong swimmer and Olympic hopeful, who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas in order to escape an abusive father and an alcoholic, suicidal mother.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Apart from being an actor, Lewis bears a striking resemblance to his dad.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The jumbo trend bears monitoring given its recent success and how McDaniels has diversified Munford's usage.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Brooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brooks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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