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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributaries
Noun
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All of western Colorado relies on water from the river and its tributaries.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Since launching Delfin in 2006, Urteaga has worked hand in hand with Amazonian communities, primarily those within the Marañón and Ucayali river systems and their tributaries, to create a two-way dialogue between travelers and those who call the area home.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Manatee season in Florida typically runs from mid-November through March 31, when dropping ocean temperatures send the gentle giants flocking to warmer inland springs and power plant discharge canals.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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That project would have covered the Animas and La Plata river valleys with canals, pumps and pipelines.—
David Marston,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 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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While the project employed 6,000 workers, funding ran out within three years as local critics began raising concerns about the disruption to Florida’s aquifer and waterways.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decision came after residents launched a social media campaign accusing the county of poisoning waterways and demanding change.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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