RIVERBEDS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed

as in foundations

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surfaces

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Noun

Rather than demolishing and starting again, the team kept the historic walls standing, reinforced every one of them, and dug beneath to take the foundations deeper.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
Next, the conservancy will need to secure funding to move the buildings onto their new foundations, potentially costing close to $250,000 to move two buildings 400 feet, according to Pham.

— Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

Complimentary shuttle service within the resort's expansive grounds ensures effortless exploration between dining venues, beaches, and activities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The team will examine whether such aircraft could operate with fewer airport facilities and less ground support.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

Much of the series is set in claustrophobic corridors, backrooms and basements, endowing it with the sense of a labyrinth that its anti-terror agents have to navigate.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, scour relatives’ attics and basements for a fixture with some family history.

— Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of basements

Noun

His speed running the bases, leaping skills in the outfield, arm strength and patience at the plate after a slow start created the perfect storm to produce an MVP season.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Operations continue to reclaim areas under the control of armed gangs, including locations used as hideouts, staging points, and supply bases.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of bases

Noun

The living spaces are impeccably done in muted earth tones and white plaster floors, accented with handmade rugs, African art and textiles, fur throws, and a fireplace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
The evening celebrated Villeneuve alongside artist Vija Celmins, known for her depictions of ocean surfaces, desert floors and night skies.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of floors

Noun

At its main shelter on Gresham Road, which holds 400 beds, crews began loading vans with cots and other supplies to stock warming centers set to open across the county as overnight temperatures drop below 35 degrees.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Phase 1, scheduled to open in 2026, will renovate the existing building to include a 6- to 10-chair Behavioral Health Urgent Care and 48 acute inpatient beds.

— Chase Jordan November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of beds

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