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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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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The severity of the flooding in urban and rural areas led to temporary closures and warnings about flash flooding along rivers, creeks and streams, especially in Central Texas sectors from Austin through the ArkLaTex region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Or, amble along the Rock Creek Loop for polychromatic forests and gurgling creeks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Forsytes is produced in association with ITV Studios, which handles international distribution, with PBS Distribution handling North American rights.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aran's talent agency shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of the teenager who bears a striking resemblance to his dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Africa, Asia & Latin America need to be represented accordingly - as does Germany, which bears major political & financial responsibility.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choosing the right one takes some thought, though.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Brooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brooks. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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