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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 festival site, which Envision leases from its owners, is itself home to emerging mangrove forests, creeks, freshwater canals, a host of tree and plant species, birds, monkeys and other wildlife.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead, show him how to hunt small rivers and creeks, which require minimal gear.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, and roads is likely.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead, show him how to hunt small rivers and creeks, which require minimal gear.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, and roads is likely.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 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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As a result of racist underfunding and limited development, two mysterious bays were ironically preserved.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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Minor coastal flooding is possible in bays and inlets along the north coast of eastern Cuba and minor coastal flooding is expected along the coast of Haiti.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Take a boat tour that stops at turquoise coves and remote beaches like Ilha do Farol and Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean island blends crystal-clear coves and chic beach towns while promising fewer tourists than neighboring destinations like Amalfi or Capri.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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