riverbanks

Definition of riverbanksnext
plural of riverbank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbanks
Noun
  • Departing from King Street Station, the train glides past industrial waterfronts and railyards, offering snapshots of the Puget Sound.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
  • So the commission introduced a referendum to ban board-and-care homes on the waterfronts, on main tourism streets, or within 2,000 yards of another ACLF.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • With the arrival of the railway and meatpacking industries, additional towns sprang up along the banks of the Kansas River.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Some banks alert you only after a transaction is completed, while others set thresholds that don't flag low-dollar amounts.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The quieter shores of Fallen Leaf Lake give visitors the chance to experience the serenity of the mountains just a short drive from town.
    Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Itineraries will explore the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and the shores of Sicily.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Riverbanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbanks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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