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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
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.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Excessive runoff from storms may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Woven between coconut groves and tidal creeks, Cam Thanh hums with the rhythm of river life.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Watch for rapid rises in creeks, streams and normally dry washes.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Excessive runoff from storms may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Woven between coconut groves and tidal creeks, Cam Thanh hums with the rhythm of river life.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
Noun
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Coastal estuaries are the scene of intense daily dramas of survival, featuring a cast of hundreds of species, and much of it is microscopic and underwater.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Croatan spans 160,000 acres and includes pine forests, saltwater estuaries, bogs, and raised swamps.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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New aerial drones At the center of the aerial display was the GJ-11 stealth drone, a tailless flying wing design with internal weapons bays.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stand-up paddleboarding offers a fun way to explore Baja’s remote bays.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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And for true off-the-radar romance, the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe, offers cocoa-scented rainforests, black-sand coves, and turtle-nesting sights.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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