Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstreams
Noun
-
Since 1989, the water provider has recruited fishy friends to feast on the aquatic plants that would otherwise choke the canals.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The architecture and art Biennales, the annual film festival, the city itself, with its winding canals and Gothic buildings—all of it feels targeted at like-minded travelers who prioritize artistry and craft when booking a trip.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The fish keep the 131-mile maze of waterways clear for the millions of residents who depend on it for water.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
-
The river and many waterways in Maryland had been frozen due to the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, Maryland's biggest winter storm in a decade.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
-
Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The communications firm will also gain long-term access to certain Lumen central offices, poles, and conduits.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
-
There are the remains of seven aqueducts in the park, including the Felice (or Felix) Aqueduct, built in the 1580s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Millstreams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstreams. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
