Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributaries
Noun
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Nearly 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the river and its tributaries during eight days after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026 -
In Lake Michigan, the chief source of drinking water for Chicago and its suburbs, the pellets spread from tributaries and pour out of dozens of sewage treatment plants ringing the lake.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The fitness center is awash in natural light, which is a great alternative to a jog along the city’s canals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Amsterdam, Netherlands Amsterdam is famous for its biking culture, but there’s nothing like strolling along its canals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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On that note, the ACRC survey reported that 52% of affluents were disappointed with the options presented by luxury brands.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the interim, the Department of Water Resources is providing portage services for boats navigating the waterways.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Though landlocked, Iowa’s identity is shaped by waterways including the Missouri and Mississippi rivers that form some of its borders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Distributaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributaries. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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