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as in stream
an overwhelming flow or rush of something
Jet streams can be thought of as giant rivers of air that circulate around the globe. He was overwhelmed by the river of new information that the document dump provided.
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Recent Examples of river
Netanyahu said one of the areas from which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will pull back its forces is north of the Litani River, while a second is south of the river.
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Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Some went back into the river downstream, where environmental regulators have found waterways warmed and polluted.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Nuclear power is widely viewed as one of the world’s most important low-carbon electricity sources, yet many existing plants were designed around historical river temperatures that are becoming less reliable as climate change intensifies.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Supply chain pricing and trade finance are built on the assumption that natural systems - rivers, rainfall, soils - are stable.
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Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Some went back into the river downstream, where environmental regulators have found waterways warmed and polluted.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Nuclear power is widely viewed as one of the world’s most important low-carbon electricity sources, yet many existing plants were designed around historical river temperatures that are becoming less reliable as climate change intensifies.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Supply chain pricing and trade finance are built on the assumption that natural systems - rivers, rainfall, soils - are stable.
—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
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Across France, residents have flocked to rivers, canals, and lakes in search of relief from the scorching temperatures.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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But those less main-stream views were largely not front-and-center.
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But in some states a charging order can be used to create a lien against a debtor's interest in an income stream.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
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Prices at the pump reached near-historic highs after the Middle East conflict resulted in the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that allows for the flow of oil between continents.
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
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Width, density and spacing in cross sections of the tree rings document floods, droughts and hurricane landfalls.
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There were new sunspots and rivulet lines over her face, like an aerial map.
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.
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Thinning Russian air defense stockpiles and Ukraine's ever-increasing drone production have helped Kyiv seize new momentum this year, with analysts and some regional leaders seeing the tide slowly turn away from Russia's favor.
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Trump said the Democratic Party’s leadership was afraid of speaking out against the rising tide of socialism because of looming primary challenges.
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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