riverbanks

noun

plural of riverbank
as in riversides

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbanks
  1. waterfronts
  2. banks
  3. shores
Noun
  • David Nikel Baltic cruise itineraries are filled with attractive old towns, medieval streets and grand waterfronts.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Every day, New Yorkers use that corridor to commute, exercise, access parks and waterfronts, and move through the city without a car.
    — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of waterfronts
Noun
  • Skateboarders have flown in from every continent to ride the banks over the decades, and on Friday, a couple of locals came to say goodbye before the demolition.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, Goldman and the other top Wall Street banks were able to cash in on all the market volatility lately.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of banks
Noun
  • Capt Hirams Resort is now a hot spot for multiple events, such as live music, crab boils, shows, game nights, mystery nights, fishing tournaments and conferences about real treasure hunts off the nearby shores.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • This time, with the money teams could offer him being equal and the roster stocked with four current and former All-Stars, LeBron again told the shores of Lake Erie thanks but no thanks.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of shores
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