RIVERBEDS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed

as in foundations

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Noun

The exhibit and documentary were funded with about $110,000 in donations from community members, businesses and organizations and grants, including money from the Seigle and Palmer foundations, musuem Director Rebecca Miller said.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
For leaders looking to strengthen these foundations, Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team remains one of the most practical books on building trust and creating high-performing teams.

— Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

The sprawling, lushly landscaped grounds feature a large main pool as well as a separate, quieter adults-only pool, all overlooking the ocean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

Homes, basements, backyards and city streets have flooded as far as seven blocks south of the riverbank, and evacuated homeowners are returning to scrape together supplies and salvage belongings.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026
At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of basements

Noun

Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Washington Nationals The Nationals should take the next step forward as their young nucleus, led by shortstop CJ Abrams, who hit 20 homers and stole 31 bases last year, continues to develop and improve.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

Definition of bases

Noun

Cut them large enough to wrap securely around the sweeper head, then use them to clean your floors in place of disposable pads, DeMorrow says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
Elevators service the first, second, and third floors, and both the lobby and restaurant are fully wheelchair accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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