rivers

[riv-erz] / ˈrɪv ərz /

NOUN

waterway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

estuary stream tributary

STRONG

beck branch brook course creek rill rivulet run runnel watercourse

Example Sentences

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Instead, the study showed that tropical rivers already tend to have lower oxygen concentrations, making them especially vulnerable when oxygen levels continue to drop.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The strongest oxygen losses were found in tropical rivers located between 20°S and 20°N, including rivers in India.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

By the 2028 Olympics, a coalition of city, county, state and private partners hopes to change that by deploying trash-intercepting devices in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers, officials announced Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"Our lakes, rivers and groundwater reserves have dried up as a direct consequence of poor water management," said Kesici.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I think because she’s fixed her eyes on something beyond the rivers of blood, to a beautiful place on the other side.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri