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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 severity of the flooding in urban and rural areas led to temporary closures and warnings about flash flooding along rivers, creeks and streams, especially in Central Texas sectors from Austin through the ArkLaTex region.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Or, amble along the Rock Creek Loop for polychromatic forests and gurgling creeks.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, and roads is likely.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Floodwaters threatened hundreds of homes in southwestern Colorado over the weekend as heavy rains caused rivers and creeks in multiple counties to overflow.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Aspen groves are not as predominant here and hikers will find a wider array of colors due to the range of deciduous tree varieties fed by additional moisture from springs and creeks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The multi-billion-dollar, multi-year project has wrapped, and most of the city’s sewage is now being safely shuffled away from Indianapolis’s creeks and rivers to an underground system of deep rock tunnels.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Or, amble along the Rock Creek Loop for polychromatic forests and gurgling creeks.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Spend some time adventuring on the island’s creeks and marshes via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, and roads is likely.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Floodwaters threatened hundreds of homes in southwestern Colorado over the weekend as heavy rains caused rivers and creeks in multiple counties to overflow.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Aspen groves are not as predominant here and hikers will find a wider array of colors due to the range of deciduous tree varieties fed by additional moisture from springs and creeks.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The multi-billion-dollar, multi-year project has wrapped, and most of the city’s sewage is now being safely shuffled away from Indianapolis’s creeks and rivers to an underground system of deep rock tunnels.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
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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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The eight-story, 675,000-square-foot facility would have 70 emergency department bays and eight operating rooms.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the year, beachgoers enjoy its rocky coves and expansive sand, as well as the cliffs and headlands that preside over its shorelines.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The South Laguna stretch of beaches, including Treasure Island, is popular for its dramatic high cliffs, rocky outcroppings and remote coves.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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