freshwater

Definition of freshwaternext

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Recent Examples of freshwater Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 These freshwater fish were a vital food source for Native American communities in the region and were most easily caught during this time of year. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025 The 27-mile one-way loop traverses the eastern flank of Acadia’s Mount Desert Island skipping from freshwater ponds to beaches and cliffs, delivering some of Maine’s most iconic coastal views along the way. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025 The state has so many of these that there are separate categories for freshwater fish (golden trout) and marine fish (garibaldi). Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freshwater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshwater
pure
Adjective
  • But from a pure wrestling standpoint, Styles-Nakamura.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Freshwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshwater. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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