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Recent Examples of distributary
Delhi gets its water from the Yamuna river, while Kolkata uses water from the Hooghly river, a distributary of the Ganga.
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Sanjana Venkatesan, Quartz India, 2 July 2019
By the 1950s, scientists noticed the consequences: more water was going down the Atchafalaya River, a distributary of the Mississippi.
—Boyce Upholt, Time, 9 May 2019
In 1831, a pathway was dredged between a distributary of the Mississippi and the Red, leading to the formation of the present Atchafalaya river channel.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 12 Dec. 2017
Saline water has long been invading the delta, but because of the drought there is not enough fresh water in the river and its distributaries to dilute the seawater.
—Jane Perlez, New York Times, 28 May 2016
To the left another plume is coming from the Atchafalaya River, a distributary of the Mississippi.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
Sanjana Venkatesan, Quartz India, 2 July 2019
By the 1950s, scientists noticed the consequences: more water was going down the Atchafalaya River, a distributary of the Mississippi.
—Boyce Upholt, Time, 9 May 2019
In 1831, a pathway was dredged between a distributary of the Mississippi and the Red, leading to the formation of the present Atchafalaya river channel.
—Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 12 Dec. 2017
Saline water has long been invading the delta, but because of the drought there is not enough fresh water in the river and its distributaries to dilute the seawater.
—Jane Perlez, New York Times, 28 May 2016
To the left another plume is coming from the Atchafalaya River, a distributary of the Mississippi.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distributary
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With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The company operates 17 hydropower facilities on the Snake River and its tributaries, and also buys hydropower seasonally from 68 small-scale projects across its service area, according to Bowlin.—
Angela Palermo
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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Guests will also have the chance to step off the train to explore the canals of Venice, walk the vibrant streets of Budapest, or visit the charming squares of Brașov.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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From trendy, canal-side spots to swanky rooftop bars, these are some of the best places to catch up over a cocktail.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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Washington has touted progress in negotiations with Tehran and several Asian nations have ferried some energy through the waterway, which has been blocked because of the conflict, but the global economy is suffering.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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Ahead of the holiday, officials are reminding those heading to the waterways to practice safe habits, in particular wearing life jackets.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Also, only Congress has the authority to authorize spending and independent agencies were set up to be out of the reach of the executive branch, but neither check is being respected.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Protein-coding genes, the stretches of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, supported the traditional idea that sharks form their own exclusive branch on the tree of life.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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So far, the city has completed several major components of the Springbrook improvement project, including adding in an ultraviolet disinfection system that replaced the facility’s old chlorine disinfection system and adding new pumps at the influent pump station.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The project, which was listed as the third highest priority in the Facilities Plan, included installing new screenings and grit removal facilities, demolishing an existing influent pump station and installing a new pump station, and making other improvements, according to a staff report.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Father and son were swept away by a landslide in the city of Arequipa in a neighborhood built directly over an ancient natural watercourse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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“Distributary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributary. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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