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as in brooks
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 estuaries
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 creeks
Some planners argue for abandoning the low-lying neighborhoods that used to be ponds, creeks, and marshes.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In southwestern Pennsylvania, streams and creeks don't have the right elements for natural trout reproduction, said Tim Schaeffer, the commission's executive director.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The weather service said locally heavy rain on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning could cause flooding on fast-rising creeks and streams.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Bear cans are a must, as are sturdy shoes with solid treads and waterproof footwear to cross creeks.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Areas surrounding the Santa Monica Pier, Topanga Canyon Beach, Surfrider Beach and Escondido State Beach are included in the advisory, along with sections near storm drains and creeks where runoff can affect water quality.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In southwestern Pennsylvania, streams and creeks don't have the right elements for natural trout reproduction, said Tim Schaeffer, the commission's executive director.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The weather service said locally heavy rain on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning could cause flooding on fast-rising creeks and streams.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Bear cans are a must, as are sturdy shoes with solid treads and waterproof footwear to cross creeks.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Areas surrounding the Santa Monica Pier, Topanga Canyon Beach, Surfrider Beach and Escondido State Beach are included in the advisory, along with sections near storm drains and creeks where runoff can affect water quality.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
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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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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
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Whether white shrimp from estuaries, or pink, brown, and Royal Red shrimp from the bay, or fin fish beyond Dauphin Island found in the deeper waters of the Gulf, seafood is woven into Mobile’s signature recipes.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In a new study, Daniel Petras, a biochemist at UC Riverside — together with 29 researchers from around the world — looked at 2,315 seawater samples collected from estuaries, coastal regions, coral reefs and the open ocean.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Development sends runoff into bays, further clouding the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The state has a target of 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by that year — enough to power about 25 million homes — and nearly all of it would come from five lease areas in federal waters near Humboldt and Morro bays.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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As gray dawn seeped into the mountain woods, the wildlife symphony rang down the ridges and through the high coves.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are a couple of sandy beaches, but most are rocky, and the island is ringed by pretty inlets and coves.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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