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Recent Examples of millstream
Perched beside the River Wye, The Woodyard is a charming riverside restaurant—housed in a former 1810 marble works—its glass floor revealing the old millstream trickling below.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One of them is recorded in the Domesday Book, which was written in 1086, and pieces of a Roman millstone have recently been found in the bed of the millstream.
—Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One of them is recorded in the Domesday Book, which was written in 1086, and pieces of a Roman millstone have recently been found in the bed of the millstream.
—Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstream
Noun
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According to the North Branford Land Conservation Trust, the dam and millrace in the area dates back to 1761 and over its history was used to power a lumber mill, cider mill, grist mill and a factory that produced ax handles.—
Peter Marteka,
courant.com,
25 Feb. 2018
Noun
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In 1956, the adversaries were Britain and France; the waterway was the Suez Canal; and the enemy was Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who had nationalized the canal that summer.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lovely and rich in history, Bruges is famous for its canals, stone bridges, and quaint pubs, painting a charming backdrop for a couple of excellent performances in a film that is quite heavy, but also shockingly funny.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Increasing pressure Stopping Iranian and other countries’ oil exports through Hormuz — a waterway for about a fifth of the world’s oil supply — makes a kind of sense.—
Marc Champion,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has moved to assert control over who can pass through the waterway and has reportedly mined part of it.—
Sohel Uddin,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Julius Caesar did not stamp his name on every aqueduct.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thrill seeking SeaWorld Orlando rolled out its first thrill ride — Journey to Atlantis, a flume experience with a roller coaster stretch — in 1999.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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One 2025 honoree, marketing team member Jennifer Gorman, started with Dollywood in 1995 on the log flume.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Upgrades to storm water pumping stations Cost: $3 million The details: Equipment repair and replacement at six stormwater pumping stations, including new sluice gates, gate valves and actuators.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dump the remaining gravel through a sluice box to remove lighter sand and small rocks, which filter into a gold pan.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The focal point is a mural that Philz commissioned from Bay Area artist Nigel Sussman that depicts San Leandro’s history, agricultural roots and local landmarks, from the famed cherry orchards to a favorite long-ago raceway.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The last shuttle will depart the raceway at 4 a.m. each morning.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
22 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Millstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstream. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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