riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed
as in foundations

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  1. foundations
  2. ground
  3. basements
  4. floors
  5. beds
Noun
  • Their foundations focus on addressing a range of issues including early childhood education, food security, and health and economic programs for women and children.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Buffett also traditionally gives additional gifts to his family foundations around Thanksgiving each year.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • But like its tenacious relic-hunting heroine, the enduring property is always treading new ground.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of ground
Noun
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of basements
Noun
  • On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The main Renaissance villa, built in the 15th century and spanning around 8,600 square feet over two floors, is where his mother, Valentina, lives.
    — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of floors
Noun
  • With the number of students enrolled in the UC and CSU systems significantly higher than the number of available beds, there is a critical housing shortage at higher education institutions across the state.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • For families The resort caters well to families, with the option to book a room with two double beds, kid-friendly food like chicken fingers, and a complimentary kids club.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of beds
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