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rapids

NOUN
high-current part of river
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The manufacturer also warns not to drive in deep, fast-flowing bodies of water such as strong currents or rapids.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

About a month ago, rafters and kayakers were jetting through popular rapids here with names including Black Bottom Falls, Squashed Paddler and Fender Bender.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

These beady-eyed amphibians can be found on the banks of noisy streams throughout China, where the rapids would drown out ordinary croaks and chirps.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 11, 2024

“Don’t worry, ma’am,” boomed Duke over the roar of the raging rapids.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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