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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
The fireworks will go off from six barges on the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, as well as some rooftops.
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Crews with the agency will begin turning lights off on bridges across the river in Red Wing, Wabasha and Winona to reduce the effects the insects have on road services.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Nutrient runoff from the big river drifts out into the Atlantic and fuels seaweed growth.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Upon arrival in New Jersey, directions took us north along the river.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Crews with the agency will begin turning lights off on bridges across the river in Red Wing, Wabasha and Winona to reduce the effects the insects have on road services.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Nutrient runoff from the big river drifts out into the Atlantic and fuels seaweed growth.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Upon arrival in New Jersey, directions took us north along the river.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
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Caimans are usually found in freshwater canals, lakes and ponds in South Florida and rarely exceed 5 feet in length.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The boat has been fully restored for the occasion and converted to electric propulsion to navigate canals and rivers in four cities that resonate with the brand, for its footprints there or historical link.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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In a smooth stream, pour in stock while whisking until smooth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Dave also listens to podcasts, watches long YouTube videos, and even participates in live-stream seminars about his favorite moments from the Battle of Antietam, or whatever.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2025
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Miami Beach got over $420,000 to address one of the dirtiest waterways in the region — Park View Island.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Oils and fats can solidify, clog pipes, attract pests, and pollute waterways.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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The most recent cycle brought us a flood of memecoins, which grew the universe of tokens from 20,000 in 2022 to over 27 million today, and now represent as much as 60%+ of daily application revenue on Solana.—
Pete Najarian,
Fortune,
7 Dec. 2025
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Education reporter Rachel Wegner focused on how natural disasters, from floods and tornadoes to others that have hit Tennessee, have affected kids and schooling.—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Dec. 2025
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The expanse of a cookie, its crumbly craters and molten rivulets, is a playground for the pastry chef.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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Turning the rivulet flowing down a melting glacier into a bright-pink stream was the least scientific test carried out this day.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tracking river flooding River and tide gauges across the state that are near or at the flood stage will be shown on the map.—
Kate Reilly,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Ocean Cove was experiencing a negative tide that evening, meaning the sea level was lower than even a normal low tide, creating tide pools and exposing other features that are usually submerged.—
Austin Murphy,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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