riverbed

Definition of riverbednext
as in ground

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Recent Examples of riverbed After their creation, ORPs are installed in the riverbed by inserting the metal pin into the bottom of the reef. Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 One landed on the freeway, the other fell 70 feet to the riverbed below. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 About 30 minutes after his escape, Castillo was found in a dry riverbed and taken into custody, according to Hoy. Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 The dams are constructed of pilings driven into the riverbed with rock piled on either side. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverbed
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Noun
  • Major indexes have been gaining ground over the last two weeks amid optimism that the war with Iran could be heading toward a resolution.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The festival grounds will have 15,000 eggs for visitors to find, with each egg containing prizes including cash and other surprises.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The foundation of the home was uncovered in 2000 as the city prepared to relocate the Liberty Bell.
    Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This V-neck camisole is our pick for a lacy, statement base layer with its endless styling potential and dainty, feminine finish.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani extended his streak of reaching base to 48 consecutive games with an intentional walk by Raley in the eighth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The bill passed the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee unanimously and is headed to the floor.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The season ended with several cliffhangers, such as the reveal that Aunt Ophelia was in Grandmama Hester’s basement, Enid’s Alpha wolf-out during the full moon — which may be impossible to reverse — and Isadora Capri’s offer to Tyler to join a group of Hydes.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Police went to Beamon’s house and observed a lock on the basement door, a mattress on the floor and a radio playing loudly.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Riverbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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