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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
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
However, challenges such as the creeks and coastal lagoons have slowed progress and required some segments to be routed away from the rails and onto nearby surface streets.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Ice over moving water, like rivers and creeks, is never safe, even though people used to do it all the time in the olden days.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The city is crisscrossed with dozens of paths, such as Ensign Peak, Mount Olympus, and Bell Canyon, which lead to scenic overlooks, active creeks, patches of violet wildflowers, and even waterfalls.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
From fast-moving rivers to trickling creeks, scientists around the world work to measure discharge, or the volume of water flowing past a point per second.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The metals end up in groundwater and creeks, where iron in the mix gives the water an orange color.
—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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
However, challenges such as the creeks and coastal lagoons have slowed progress and required some segments to be routed away from the rails and onto nearby surface streets.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Ice over moving water, like rivers and creeks, is never safe, even though people used to do it all the time in the olden days.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The city is crisscrossed with dozens of paths, such as Ensign Peak, Mount Olympus, and Bell Canyon, which lead to scenic overlooks, active creeks, patches of violet wildflowers, and even waterfalls.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
From fast-moving rivers to trickling creeks, scientists around the world work to measure discharge, or the volume of water flowing past a point per second.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The metals end up in groundwater and creeks, where iron in the mix gives the water an orange color.
—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
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 plants that thrived in that ecosystem formed protective estuaries.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The prolonged low temperatures froze rivers, lakes and bays, providing some of the best ice boating conditions in decades.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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Spread across roughly 270 miles of coastline, Puerto Rico’s 300 or so beaches range from secluded coves to lively white-sand stretches with plenty of opportunities for swimming, diving, and water sports.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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After rounding Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, the trail heads north past Platja es Caragol and another two gorgeous coves (Roquetes and Carbó) before finishing up in Colònia de Sant Jordi.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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