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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
With the exception of some native cottonwoods lining the creeks flowing eastward out of the foothills, no trees grew here naturally.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
Not only could creeks and streams rise out of their banks, flooding also could occur in urban areas with poor drainage as well as low water crossings.
—Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses was possible, as well as in other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Zipping through old-growth spruce forests and even across frozen creeks on snowmobiles.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
People experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable during flash floods, as many camp near creeks, drainage channels and low-lying areas that can fill rapidly during heavy rain.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the barrier island, maze-like salt marshes and winding tidal creeks funnel into the Intracoastal Waterway, providing the ideal environment to see bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and abundant shorebirds.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Adorned with a hotel, shops, restaurants, parks, walking trails and meandering creeks, the new Walmart campus is a far cry from the prior headquarters that were located in one of the company’s original warehouses nearby.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 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, 30 Apr. 2026
Not only could creeks and streams rise out of their banks, flooding also could occur in urban areas with poor drainage as well as low water crossings.
—Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses was possible, as well as in other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Zipping through old-growth spruce forests and even across frozen creeks on snowmobiles.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
People experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable during flash floods, as many camp near creeks, drainage channels and low-lying areas that can fill rapidly during heavy rain.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the barrier island, maze-like salt marshes and winding tidal creeks funnel into the Intracoastal Waterway, providing the ideal environment to see bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and abundant shorebirds.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Adorned with a hotel, shops, restaurants, parks, walking trails and meandering creeks, the new Walmart campus is a far cry from the prior headquarters that were located in one of the company’s original warehouses nearby.
—Steve Lackmeyer, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Constructing protective structures such as levees and dikes can help, as can preserving natural landscapes, such as wetlands and estuaries that can act as a natural sponge to absorb floodwaters, in and near the cities, Shao and her colleagues wrote.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The two-story facility includes new truck storage, maintenance bays, a salt-storage shed, and a fuel island.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wineries, orchards, and gourmet eats dot the area around Traverse City’s lakes and bays.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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From tiny hidden coves to sprawling sands, there's a perfect Spanish beach for every traveler.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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