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as in brook
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the shallow creek that runs in back of our house
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as in estuary
chiefly British
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
explored many of the creeks along the Cornwall coast of England
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Recent Examples of creek
The storm flooded creeks, toppled trees and washed out roads, especially in Cataloochee Valley, where all trails became impassable.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
The boy, who was never identified until forensic genealogy recently helped crack the case, had been found beaten to death in the creek on June 13 of that year, according to police.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
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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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
The boy, who was never identified until forensic genealogy recently helped crack the case, had been found beaten to death in the creek on June 13 of that year, according to police.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creek
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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
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Yellow, orange, and red leaves pop with color as burbling brooks flow across the floor.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is designed as a suspension bridge that will cross a branch of the Pearl River estuary, linking major transportation corridors in southern China.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those sons’ of guns across the bay sky blasted ducks that were coming to your spread.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Atlantic Hospitality also has a sister property, The Claremont, in Southwest Harbor across the bay.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Smith Mountain Lake is the centerpiece of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, which boasts peaceful coves and waterways, as well as more than a dozen scenic hiking trails and a swimming beach.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Surfers hit the waves at Lawrencetown, while Crystal Crescent feels like your own private cove.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Donal, a nightclub owner in Chicago obsessed with the blues, has resisted going back to the land of lochs for reasons that will become only somewhat clear over the course of the run time.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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The crannogs are on Loch Nell, a tranquil inland loch, and some argue they could have been constructed as solar observation sites.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Creek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creek. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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