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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
The metals end up in groundwater and creeks, where iron in the mix gives the water an orange color.
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Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, could translate into a dirtier Pacific and dirtier rivers and creeks.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The property includes meadows, forests and creeks, surrounded by soaring peaks.
—John Mossman, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The storm dumped 30 inches of water on the valley, causing creeks, streams and rivers to reach levels never before seen.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
ProPublica and High Country News observed overgrazing in multiple states, including streambeds trampled by cattle, grasslands denuded by grazing and creeks fouled by cow corpses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Separated by labyrinths of creeks and smaller cays, each one represents a stepping stone away from civilization, Parrish told me.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, could translate into a dirtier Pacific and dirtier rivers and creeks.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The property includes meadows, forests and creeks, surrounded by soaring peaks.
—John Mossman, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The storm dumped 30 inches of water on the valley, causing creeks, streams and rivers to reach levels never before seen.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
ProPublica and High Country News observed overgrazing in multiple states, including streambeds trampled by cattle, grasslands denuded by grazing and creeks fouled by cow corpses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Separated by labyrinths of creeks and smaller cays, each one represents a stepping stone away from civilization, Parrish told me.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 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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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Birdies’s golf bays will transform into the best private party space in town, with 200-inch TV displays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s equipped with infrared tracking sensors, secure communication systems, and flexible payload bays that can be configured for weapons, electronic warfare tools, surveillance gear, or decoy equipment, depending on the mission.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Although Bullhead City is a smaller fishing port, the waters still have high fish activity and coves for secluded fishing on the Colorado River.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cruise around the Halifax Harbour on Little Wing, the hotel’s 36-foot yacht, or venture through nearby coves and bays aboard Reach, the Muir’s high-speed 24-foot motorboat.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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