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riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed
as in foundations

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  1. foundations
  2. ground
  3. basements
  4. bases
  5. floors
  6. beds
Noun
  • When finance leaders take ownership of selecting AI tools and building the process foundations that support them, adoption can make it past the experimentation phase.
    — John Gronen, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Liu’s Met commission, with its disembodied hands, its severing and suturing of the organic and the mechanical, may be a metaphor for a civilization detached from its foundations and coming to its end.
    — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Related Articles Researchers subsequently examined aerial photographs of the area and began conducting noninvasive magnetic and ground-penetrating radar surveys.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Weinberg wants to be able to use some of the documents in their motion to dismiss on double jeopardy grounds.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of ground
Noun
  • Sawa, the Dorohusk mayor, said villagers typically live in individual homes with basements and that is the obvious place to hide in case of air threats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For example, traditional policies typically restrict coverage for basements.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of basements
Noun
  • Although Turkey maintains several bases in northern Iraq for operations against the militant Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, the Bashiqa camp is Turkey's furthest base from its border.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His 40 steals are a career high after swiping 35 bases last year.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bases
Noun
  • The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the views, there are also some wonderful exhibits on the 2nd and 80th floors offering a historical overview of the building’s construction and legacy.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of floors
Noun
  • Rooms come with rainfall showerheads or soaking tubs, mini cheesecakes by the beds each night, and iPads with software for making quick reservations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Heavy landscaping with trees and planting beds are also seen in renderings adjacent to the interchange.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of beds
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“Riverbeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbeds. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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