riverbed

noun

Definition of riverbednext
as in ground

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Recent Examples of riverbed At one time, Loretta Street crossed the riverbed to connect with SR-76. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026 The trees and water provide critical habitat for migrating birds where previously only a dry riverbed and brush awaited them. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Most notably, the Turia Gardens, spanning more than five miles from the city to the sea, transform a former riverbed into an urban oasis with walking and bike paths. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 The show imagines communities centered on the Mississippi River, which flows through Minneapolis, and the installation echoes a riverbed, with platforms approximating islands. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbed
  1. ground
  2. foundation
  3. base
  4. floor
  5. basement
Noun
  • These connections replicate those planned for the tokamak and will allow engineers to assess the magnet’s high-voltage ground insulation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The spot sparked national bipartisan backlash on grounds that Acton's mother had lost custody of her children decades ago after her husband, their stepfather, was indicted for raping Acton as a child.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of ground
Noun
  • Fourier’s experience with humanoid robots provided a foundation for the project.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As the initiative develops, these criteria could provide a foundation for future discussions about common benchmarks or guidelines, ideally involving stakeholders from across the industry.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • Measure at the caller’s end, test your hardest callers on purpose and score every call against your own rules on a schedule, because model updates, knowledge base edits and new integrations will change behavior without warning.
    — Satish Barot, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • It’s also set to have towering gold doors complete with panels of sculptures at its base.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of base
Noun
  • Harding made seven of his eight attempts to add 12 in the first half and excelled in his role as the team’s floor general as the Horned Frogs shot 53% from the field in the first half and knocked down six 3-pointers.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • ThreadNanny Oven Liners provide a barrier between the oven bottom and potential splatter, catching debris before reaching the oven floor.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of floor
Noun
  • The company now performs in a basement and is equipping an additional bomb shelter.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Luke Willson said water got into the garage, the basement and underneath the church building, as well as in an office where the computers are.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Riverbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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