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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Rivers in the Arctic have a surprisingly large influence on the planet.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Rivers also carry plastic particles from land into the sea.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

In 1995, US indie heroes Weezer had to cancel a number of shows while frontman Rivers Cuomo had one of his legs lengthened.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

In an interview with The Times, Rivers denied attacking Nicholas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The Rivers Niger and Benue merge and make a Y shape.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes