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Recent Examples of riverbed
In June, 2024, Perseverance, a NASA rover sent to collect samples on the surface of Mars, came upon a cluster of rocks in what is thought to be a former riverbed.
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David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
The sand, which makes up over 70% of glass, could come from a faraway riverbed, lakeshore or inland limestone outcrop.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
For tractors, that might be climbing out of a riverbed without tipping; for water, buying safe liters without waiting for a tanker; for milk, getting paid fast and fairly when documentation is imperfect.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that even though walking the riverbed to the Narrows is legal, this hasn't stopped local landowners from trying to intimidate hikers.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
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David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
The sand, which makes up over 70% of glass, could come from a faraway riverbed, lakeshore or inland limestone outcrop.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
For tractors, that might be climbing out of a riverbed without tipping; for water, buying safe liters without waiting for a tanker; for milk, getting paid fast and fairly when documentation is imperfect.
—Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that even though walking the riverbed to the Narrows is legal, this hasn't stopped local landowners from trying to intimidate hikers.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbed
Noun
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Cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Through the integration with Tactical Assault Kit software, the team remotely controlled multiple unmanned ground and surface units across a large, 50-square-mile operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Earlier in the year, Chuck Schumer, the Minority Leader, had rallied enough votes to keep the government open and faced a furious backlash from the Democratic base; capitulating again would have been politically intolerable.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Players face off against notorious villains, solve puzzles and navigate through iconic locations brought to life from the live-action series, including the Marine base, Alvida’s hideout, Arlong Park and Buggy’s tent.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As a 6-9 forward with an excellent shooting touch, Reneau spreads the floor and creates mismatches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Loomer was at home in Florida, but longtime lobbyists and consultants were discussing her activities on two separate floors of the club.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inside a wood and glass display case in a locked basement room, the team found an almost complete skeleton, adorned with armbands and a chest plate, Carpenter wrote.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Riverbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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