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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
By leaving roots in place, the landscape may remain more stable, helping reduce sediment runoff into creeks and wetlands.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Farther inland, flooding of rivers or creeks could envelop other hospitals, particularly in Appalachia and the Midwest.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The flume will be able to melt ice in the winter, solving a problem SRP has dealt with when creeks and rivers take on ice.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Local cleanups were part of the larger effort organized by the California Coastal Commission, where volunteers were on the hunt for litter in creeks and rivers statewide.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The storm flooded creeks, toppled trees and washed out roads, especially in Cataloochee Valley, where all trails became impassable.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2025
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Farther inland, flooding of rivers or creeks could envelop other hospitals, particularly in Appalachia and the Midwest.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The flume will be able to melt ice in the winter, solving a problem SRP has dealt with when creeks and rivers take on ice.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Local cleanups were part of the larger effort organized by the California Coastal Commission, where volunteers were on the hunt for litter in creeks and rivers statewide.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
The storm flooded creeks, toppled trees and washed out roads, especially in Cataloochee Valley, where all trails became impassable.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 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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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 salt marshes and estuaries are a magnet for migratory birds, whose colorful plumage rivals the blaze of bold leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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On the seventh floor, which houses 33 private infusion bays with TVs, a woodsy scent filled the air.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Located right outside of town in neighboring Moss Point, the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers 18,000 acres of pine savannas, salt marshes, bays, bayous, and salt pannes to explore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Find the dramatic red cliffs of Praia da Falésia and wild surf in Arrifana, along with calm seas in the coves near Carvoeiro.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet visitors can still find secluded stretches and coves of golden sands and craggy coastal formations, some of the best tidepools anywhere and about 2,400 acres of beach and backcountry that make Crystal Cove a favorite of naturalists.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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