millraces

noun

plural of millrace
as in millstreams

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  1. canals
  2. waterways
  3. watercourses
  4. aqueducts
  5. raceways
  6. conduits
Noun
  • An area of canals and former industrial warehouses hosts an arts center.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Rising sea levels push salt water inland through rivers, canals and shallow groundwater; storm surges cause embankments to collapse, allowing water to seep into soils, rivers and groundwater systems.
    — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Definition of canals
Noun
  • Boating rules Sacramento’s local waterways are an valuable resource for boat-lovers in the area, but changing water conditions and strong currents require operators to stay alert.
    — Haley Parsley July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Microfibers—tiny fiber fragments that are shed by textiles throughout their lifecycle—often end up in waterways through the washing process.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of waterways
Noun
  • 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
Definition of watercourses
Noun
  • These properties have enabled the likes of the Pantheon, ancient Roman aqueducts, and even parts of the Colosseum to survive two millennia, while some Brutalist buildings from the 1960s that were made from modern concrete are crumbling.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Definition of aqueducts
Noun
  • If a small remodel isn’t in your weekend plans, pick up a few cable concealers (also known as cable raceways) at your local hardware store.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of raceways
Noun
  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • However, due to the placement of AC ducts, electrical conduits and other interior components, this lone seat is windowless.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of conduits
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“Millraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millraces. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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