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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshets
Noun
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Georgia gubernatorial primaries likely to head to runoffs Both the Democratic and Republican primaries could easily go to a runoff, meaning no single candidate reached a 50% majority during the first election.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 May 2026 -
Candidates look to avoid runoffs Meanwhile, Talarico and Crockett are hoping to avoid a May 26 runoff by capturing at least 50% of the Democratic vote in the March 3 primary.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear and death that course through the film like rivulets of blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Local governments across the Hill Country have also reported rising water levels Monday morning as heavy rain continued to push creeks and streams out of their banks.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Removing dirt from creeks crossed by firefighting equipment.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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They're mostly found in the swamps, sloughs, wetlands, and drainage ditches of the western coastal plain, and are occasionally found around rivers and lakes.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Any niche status went out the window years ago, as slews of more casual runners opt into the marathon experience.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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State biologists also consider prescribed burns, 88,000 of which take place each year, as essential for restoring prairies, forests and marshes with new growth.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Despite unpredictable fire conditions, Fleming was able to rescue the man, who was transported to a hospital and treated for third-degree burns.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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