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Recent Examples of riverbank
These took many forms, from simple lines carved into the riverbank marking water levels, such as those at Elephantine near the southern border, to the elaborate structures incorporated into riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Luxor.
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Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Each drive offered us the choice to head down into the valley—in search of the elusive black leopard or to visit the hippos dotting the riverbank—or up onto the plateau where the chance to see lions, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants awaited.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
The river’s bends are driven by larger-scale, longer-term phenomena — the shifting of tectonic plates, the erosion of the riverbank by plant roots, the volume of water flowing through the atmosphere and landscape, and more.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Each drive offered us the choice to head down into the valley—in search of the elusive black leopard or to visit the hippos dotting the riverbank—or up onto the plateau where the chance to see lions, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants awaited.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
The river’s bends are driven by larger-scale, longer-term phenomena — the shifting of tectonic plates, the erosion of the riverbank by plant roots, the volume of water flowing through the atmosphere and landscape, and more.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbank
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At the height of the flood on Tuesday, a few riverside pools at The Springs Resort, the town’s largest resort with 50 soaking pools, were temporarily closed.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, many residents in high-flood-risk areas, like coastal or riverside communities, have shifted to private flood insurance programs that can cover more damage, said Ben Collier, an associate professor of risk and insurance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Black Dolphin Inn, Riverview Hotel, and Victoria 1883 all offer riverfront views with unique amenities including a hidden speakeasy at Victoria 1883, a spa at Riverview Hotel, and private balconies at the Black Dolphin Inn.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Star reporter Eric Adler takes a close look at the couple’s vision for the KC riverfront.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Zarautz Known for having one of the best beaches in Spain, Zarautz is a surf town with waterfront restaurants and a thriving old town.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carlson and his team launched Hawthorne’s Hideout amid the long-term work by the city and others to revitalize Old Sacramento and the waterfront.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Are banks open on Veterans Day?—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, bank ATMs and digital banking features will typically still be available.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbank. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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