riverside

noun

Definition of riversidenext
as in riverbank

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Recent Examples of riverside But Heronemus and other UMass engineers worried that the riverside reactors’ waste heat would threaten the river’s ecosystem and bounty. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 The ride has lost its riverside views due to Walt Disney World eliminating its Rivers of America attractions, but Florida’s Thunder remains one of the top three rides in the world’s most popular theme park. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 9 June 2026 Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Communities can boost their resilience to extreme storms with urban designs and construction that take flood risk into account, include careful drainage as more areas are paved and add features such as rain gardens, riverside parks and bioswales that move and hold more water where needed. — David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverside
  1. riverbank
  2. riverfront
  3. waterfront
  4. bank
  5. oceanfront
Noun
  • More than 840 of the 2,500 aboard died, many of them trapped inside the vessel as water poured in when the ship tipped over just a few feet from the riverbank.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The American mink likely wandered into the resident's yard from the riverbank, according to the Sonoma County Animal Service.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of riverbank
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  • With its headland position, boatshed, launching ramp and formal gardens, the estate gives riverfront living the weight of inheritance.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Combined with other large initiatives in town, Concourse Park is part of an ambitious plan to add more than 1,500 apartments, largely along Silver Lane and at the riverfront.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of riverfront
Noun
  • Historic neighborhoods sit alongside contemporary business districts, while ambitious restaurants, international theatrical productions and sweeping waterfront views reveal a capital constantly finding new ways to surprise visitors.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Outer Banks is known for serene waterfronts, wildlife and historical attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, as highlighted in the travel rankings.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of waterfront
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  • Money in the bank doesn't fix a company that hasn't figured out how to sell.
    — Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • When a violent robbery occurred at a Waterford bank in January 2025, local police faced the difficult task of identifying and locating the suspects.
    — State Rep. Greg Howard, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of bank
Noun
  • One exception is modern glass houses, which maximize views and are a must for all oceanfront builds, old or new.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026
  • The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Definition of oceanfront

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“Riverside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverside. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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