as in creek
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
weather forecasters warned that the heavy rains might cause the area's runlets to overflow
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Noun
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Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026 -
After a search for Airen that involved multiple agencies, his body was found in a creek bed in Bates County.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the charming house with a small brook off to the side, stands waiting to be occupied with some, but not a lot, of work required.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Each treatment villa creates a moment—opening up onto a bespoke, private slice of babbling brook and lush jungle, the sounds of which perfectly underscore any massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Are fans prepared to hear an endless stream of unflattering comparisons to the 1932 team throughout the second half?—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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According to the researchers, the setup could achieve up to three times the throughput of traditional single-stream dish systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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“Runlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runlet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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