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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
Bérenice Bejo and Nassim Lyes reprise their respective roles of marine scientist Sophia and river police commander Adil who previously joined forces when killer sharks arrived in the Seine in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics triathlon swimming heats in the famed river.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The lake typically rises with river runoff until mid or late May, but that may not occur this year.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
It can be viewed from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and surrounding hiking trails, or from rafting excursions on the river.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Embark on a paddle-wheeler river cruise complete with a meal, river views and live streaming of Derby races.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 May 2026
The lake typically rises with river runoff until mid or late May, but that may not occur this year.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
It can be viewed from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and surrounding hiking trails, or from rafting excursions on the river.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Embark on a paddle-wheeler river cruise complete with a meal, river views and live streaming of Derby races.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
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During this time, alligators can become more active, especially near lakes, ponds, canals and other bodies of water.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time as Panama’s government is earning more money from the newly brisk business in the canal, its shipping industry is being confronted by the geopolitical struggle in the same way as those of other countries.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Until recently, the concept didn’t have an operational definition or a credible funding stream.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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In 2026, the Eta Aquarid peak will occur overnight on May 5-6, as Earth travels through the densest part of Halley's debris stream.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Human remains found in waterways near a Florida interstate have been identified as Nahida Bristy, one of two college students who disappeared in mid-April, officials investigating the case announced May 1.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The prospect of a long-term closure of the waterway rattled energy markets — crude prices briefly touched $120 — and is set to test whether traders have been underpricing the risks of the war, an analyst said.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The flood of Chinese car exports to the rest of the world does not stem from some kind of altruistic intention from President Xi Jinping to increase global mobility.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The exhibit included two amphibious trucks that AT&T personnel have used to cross rivers and floods to restore cell sites, plus a 46-foot-long landing craft that the firm bought two years ago to transport up to 20,000 pounds of larger vehicles and gear.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Even after the leaks were plugged with cement, rivulets of oil persisted for months, and the oil spill’s ecological and cultural impacts lasted even longer.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Along the side of the road, a small rivulet of water flows down the road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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This frustrating bureaucratic situation has been part of California’s landscape for 50-plus years and there’s been no hope to rein in the abuses, but the tide seems to be turning following a variety of court cases and legislative efforts to limit the commission’s powers.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The suit also cites the Disney-Fox deal and the Amazon-MGM merger as evidence that the industry is facing a tide of consolidation that must be stopped.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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