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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributaries
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The property features over a mile of frontage along Fall River and controls two of the river’s primary spring-fed tributaries — Spring Creek and Lava Creek, according to Hall and Hall.
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For more precise information, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, a nonprofit that helps protect and restore the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers and their surrounding watersheds, samples the rivers and tributaries weekly each summer as part of its Swim Guide program.
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Replacing the canals with pressurized pipes could save a lot of water.
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Many people, meanwhile, were jumping into the city’s rivers, canals and other waterways for relief from the sweltering temperatures.
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On that note, the ACRC survey reported that 52% of affluents were disappointed with the options presented by luxury brands.
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State wildlife officials continue to urge boaters and anyone using California waterways to thoroughly clean, drain and dry their watercraft and equipment before moving between bodies of water in an effort to slow the spread of the invasive species.
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Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators.
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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.
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“Distributaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributaries. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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