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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
Select suites feature private terraces suspended above Chelsea’s architectural grid, glowing in the morning light over the river and the twilight glow over the skyline.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The river provides water for farms and cities across seven states, from Wyoming to California, as well as northern Mexico.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
He’s cooked food over a camp stove, washed his laundry in the river and lived out of a tent.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Dark-orange lines, like heavy serpents, stripe the sands, gray rivers stripe the sands.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The river provides water for farms and cities across seven states, from Wyoming to California, as well as northern Mexico.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
He’s cooked food over a camp stove, washed his laundry in the river and lived out of a tent.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Dark-orange lines, like heavy serpents, stripe the sands, gray rivers stripe the sands.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for river
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The Broward County Sheriff's Office later found his body inside his vehicle in a nearby canal.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rainfall, irrigation and drainage can transport phosphorus – either dissolved in water or attached to eroded soil particles – into nearby canals, streams, rivers and lakes.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The ban also potentially strengthens the cartels by giving them another revenue stream that is not a high priority for the United States government, because vapes are still legal there, said Alejandro Rosario, a lawyer representing many vape shops.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The city of Wake Forest saw a steady stream of people filling propane tanks Friday at Holding Oil and Gas, including José Rosa, who arrived after striking out at three other places.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, despite ice appearing to be thick enough to walk on over many waterways, stay off the ice.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The tree’s seeds are spread by their floating fruit, according to Mattus, which can make their way down waterways.—
Jennifer Lobb,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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Redesignating it and banning all fishing at the reef and within 1,000 feet of the low-tide line on an eight-mile stretch of beach, Gibbs said, would reduce confusion about what people can and cannot take.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This victory demonstrated a new tide in the game music scene.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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