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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
In Sunnyvale, stormwater flows into local creeks and the bay without treatment.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Wild animal carcasses have also been found in contaminated rivers and creeks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The 30-plus-acre ocean-view property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse, a one-bedroom barn house, abundant gardens, a greenhouse, creeks, wooded trails, and a pond.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 May 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Flooding chances will be heightened over the weekend, with flooding possible in smaller streams and creeks.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Wild animal carcasses have also been found in contaminated rivers and creeks.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The 30-plus-acre ocean-view property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse, a one-bedroom barn house, abundant gardens, a greenhouse, creeks, wooded trails, and a pond.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 May 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Flooding chances will be heightened over the weekend, with flooding possible in smaller streams and creeks.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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
Noun
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Marco Island Adjacent to the Everglades National Park and nearly 100 miles of undeveloped islands, bays, and estuaries, Marco Island is a sheller's paradise.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.—
Michelle Hummel,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Normally, that water has been discharged into local creeks and bays.—
Michelle Hummel,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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