rivières

noun

plural of rivière
as in beads

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  1. beads
  2. torques
  3. dog collars
Noun
  • Arcos sits very close to the northern limit of the path, which some eclipse chasers seek out specifically for a longer display of Baily’s beads.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • There is also a short evening dress from the 1925 haute couture collection which is embroidered with jet-style beads.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • The control stack continuously adjusts joint torques and contact forces in real time, allowing Atlas to absorb impacts, recover from missteps, and maintain stability during unpredictable interactions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
  • Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of torques
Noun
  • For a more reliable alternative with longer battery life, the Fi Mini remains our Editors' Choice for GPS dog collars.
    — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators also discovered 661 dog collars in a barn area where authorities believe euthanasia activity may have occurred, the sheriff said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of dog collars
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“Rivières.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivi%C3%A8res. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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