RIVERBEDS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbeds

noun

plural of riverbed

as in foundations

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Dissimilar Words

surfaces

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Noun

Marc Short, chairman of Advancing American Freedom and onetime chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, told CNBC on Tuesday afternoon that the GOP has moved away from its conservative foundations.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
In Kipnuk — a village of under 200 homes — dozens of houses were swept off their foundations.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 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

Keep mulch lines a few inches away from plant bases to reduce some rodent problems.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
The new deployments include troops from marine and navy units as well as training centers and naval bases from Java and Lampung province.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 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

Connecting rooms, roll-out beds, and babysitting services are also available.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Branded entertainment beds in While the early-2020s script of peak influencer marketing is wearing thin for many, the era of creator TV is inspiring a refresh for consumer-brand relations.

— Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of beds

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