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as in brook
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the shallow creek that runs in back of our house
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as in estuary
chiefly British
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
explored many of the creeks along the Cornwall coast of England
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Recent Examples of creek
Just outside of Conifer, intersecting trails make a loop that, depending on the time of year and conditions, might include a creek crossing near the end.
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Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
Smallmouth can be found in everything from small creeks to mighty rivers, to neighborhood lakes, to vast impoundments.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Inline spinners like Rooster Tails are also among the best bass lures for creeks.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
Maintained trails crisscross the ponds and creeks on the property where guests can jump in for a cooling dip.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 13 June 2024
Smallmouth can be found in everything from small creeks to mighty rivers, to neighborhood lakes, to vast impoundments.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
Inline spinners like Rooster Tails are also among the best bass lures for creeks.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
Maintained trails crisscross the ponds and creeks on the property where guests can jump in for a cooling dip.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creek
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To fill the lakes, stocks of rainbow trout, golden trout, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, along with Atlantic salmon and grayling were brought in.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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The property is nestled between a brook and a horse pasture.Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2024
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Then the pilots flew over the Río de la Plata, the wide estuary separating Argentina and Uruguay.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The estuary already has a long list of non-native species, including bass, water hyacinth, Asian clams and overbite clams.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Already, communities across the bay are arming themselves with legal know-how: forming volunteer groups to monitor for ICE, connecting immigrants to lawyers, and preparing contingency plans in case of deportation.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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The release also promises personal coves within walking distance from guests' condos and beach homes.Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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What to try: Bodrum offers something to all travelers — budget-friendly rooms in the hilly cove of Gündoğan (Catamaran Hotel) to 5-star resorts with white-sand beaches (Mandarin Oriental).Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 8 Sep. 2024
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Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The film features local fisherman, Mylo, who claims to have been attacked by the creature, and who runs a Loch Ness Monster tourist show on the banks of the loch.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Creek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creek. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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