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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributaries
Noun
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The property has over a mile of frontage along the Fall River and controls the Spring and Lava creek tributaries.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Vast stretches of suburban concrete block its natural drainage, and thousands of homes have been built along its winding, sluggish tributaries.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One unforgettable highlight was taking a Winter Park scenic boat tour through lakes connected by canopied, tranquil canals.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals that serve as water traffic corridors, has been said to be sinking for nearly a century.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 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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British plans for a canal system through the Lowcountry were ambitious, and New Cut was only one of dozens of hand-dug waterways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The nutria has been a highly destructive rodent that poses a threat to the state’s agriculture and waterways.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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