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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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The 6 canal houses that make up the hotel feature rooms that range in size from 28 square meters to 123 square meters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Northern snakeheads are freshwater fish and live in small and large streams, canals, rivers, ponds, reservoirs and lakes, according to the agency.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This systematic approach transforms referrals into a consistent stream of warm leads, reducing reliance on cold outreach and making business growth feel effortless.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Although gallium is present in the waste stream, its concentration is very low, at around 100 parts per million.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow 100-mile-long waterway in the Middle East and has been a point of key contention during the course of the war.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice after multiple incidents surrounding the waterway, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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His uniform and scalp were lined with glistening rivulets of oil, water, soot and sweat.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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In this piercing account of the American Dream in tatters, the magnitude of that dimension feels appropriate, echoing the currents of betrayal, fear and death that course through the film like rivulets of blood.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Its backers anticipated the early vote would not break their way, but ballots cast on Election Day would turn the tide.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Ukraine’s use of cutting edge drone technology is turning the tide in the war with Russia.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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“River.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/river. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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