RIVERBEDS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed

as in foundations

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Noun

The foundations are firmly laid and the bridge between our nations is built to last.

— Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Endurance Is Coherent Adaptation Table Mountain’s geological foundations reach back more than half a billion years.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

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
Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.

— Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 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

The oak hardwood floors have been refurbished, the home has been freshly painted and the gable roof has been replaced.

— Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of floors

Noun

Bathrooms, complete with rainfall showers, are lined with Bellino Turkish cotton bath towels and Salt and Stone products; beds are made up in Cuddledown linens; and Whirlpool washers and dryers are in every unit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Kidd likened resisting regulation of riding in truck beds to defying seat belt and motorcycle helmet laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of beds

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