1
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,
22 June 2026
Head right, and there came public land, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest with its creeks and gulches and two-bit towns like Peanut and Beegum.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The First Alert Weather team will continue monitoring area creeks, canals, rivers and other bodies of water for lingering high water issues and will provide updates if conditions change.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There’s a chance an El Niño could bring big rainstorms as seen in 1982-83 and 1997-98, which while adding troubles could also wash sediment down creeks and onto beaches to resupply the sand levels and build beaches back up, said Sanders, the UCI professor.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Although 1-2 inches of rainfall are predicted in most areas, runoff into creeks, rivers, streams and other flood-prone areas may result in flooding.
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John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
Officials warned creeks and streams may rise from banks due to torrential rainfall that is expected to be capable of producing at least two inches of rain per two hours.
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Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Removing dirt from creeks crossed by firefighting equipment.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Head right, and there came public land, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest with its creeks and gulches and two-bit towns like Peanut and Beegum.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
The First Alert Weather team will continue monitoring area creeks, canals, rivers and other bodies of water for lingering high water issues and will provide updates if conditions change.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There’s a chance an El Niño could bring big rainstorms as seen in 1982-83 and 1997-98, which while adding troubles could also wash sediment down creeks and onto beaches to resupply the sand levels and build beaches back up, said Sanders, the UCI professor.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
Although 1-2 inches of rainfall are predicted in most areas, runoff into creeks, rivers, streams and other flood-prone areas may result in flooding.
—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
Officials warned creeks and streams may rise from banks due to torrential rainfall that is expected to be capable of producing at least two inches of rain per two hours.
—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Every day, the snow crept farther down the mountains, and as the horses waded the creeks, ice froze on their tails and bellies.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Removing dirt from creeks crossed by firefighting equipment.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.
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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.
Noun
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.
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The Board of Public Works approved the grant on Thursday, which will be used to reduce pollution attributed to failed sewer systems located near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays.
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In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.
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Tucked below the luxe Montage Laguna Beach resort, the roughly 1,300-foot-long beach is known for its Caribbean-blue waters, tide pools, and rocky coves, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and leisurely exploration.
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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