RIVERBED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbed

noun

Definition of riverbed

as in ground

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

surface

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Recent Examples of riverbed McBreairty then retreated into the riverbed, and SWAT officers were called in to assist with the search, as were members of the Police Department’s Emergency Negotiation Team. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 The Rhône's predominantly granite soils versus Walla Walla's basalt bedrock, riverbed cobbles, and windblown loess. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Outside are a three-story art studio with an elevator, a heated pool and hot tub, a shed, a garage, a riverbed garden, and stone bridges. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 Other vehicles were seen being driven from the riverbed in a single-file line, where some were loaded onto tow trucks. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverbed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbed

Noun

That’s when the north grounds of President's Park were thronged with booths, and attending crowds watched horse racing and cockfighting, according to the White House Historical Association.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Austin Riley drove in the first run of the night with a ground-rule double.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

Set the scene Kōloa’s deep connection to sugarcane is at the foundation of how guests experience the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Cate Hall is the CEO of Astera Institute, a private foundation that supports high-leverage science and technology projects.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

The phone on the wall rang, and Rebecca snatched the receiver, then pulled the curly cord down the steps to the basement and shut the door.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Then, Morgan regained control by slamming Sky into the barricade and then hitting a basement dropkick of her own.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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