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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
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Since October 2023, Israel's ground and air offensives in Gaza have displaced more than 2 million people and killed more than 68,500 Palestinians, according to the AP.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shared ground is one of the most important ways for partners to build a rhythm together, and that rhythm can determine how long a relationship lasts.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The project aims to build a research base on the Moon for use by participating countries by the early 2030s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Shifts in voter sentiment, unexpected political events and each contender’s capacity to unite or expand the Democratic base will likely determine who ultimately secures the nomination.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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One or two sat on the floor, encircled by newspaper articles, glancing back and forth as if trying to decode a message.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath ground-floor unit faces Sydney Harbor.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Two estranged sisters must overcome their fractured bond to escape shape-shifting entities in the basement of an old trade center after performing a deadly ritual.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, the species Culiseta annulata are large mosquitoes present in Europe and other Nordic countries that can live in cold weather, usually finding shelter in outbuildings and basements.—
NPR,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Riverbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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