Thesaurus results for CREEKS

creeks

noun

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plural of creek

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 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, 7 Mar. 2026 Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 These creeks used to run clear. —

Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 Slow‑moving thunderstorms can dump large amounts of rainfall over the same area repeatedly, overwhelming creeks, rivers, and drainage systems. —

Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 Within hours, according to news reports, around 1,000 people were combing thick scrub and shallow creeks for the small girl. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Cottonwoods typically grow along rivers and creeks. —

John Meyer, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026 Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. —

Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. —

Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 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
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