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Recent Examples of riverbank
Like those mudskippers, also known as mudlarks, who scour riverbanks for artifacts from London’s past—Roman pottery, Victorian silverware—everyday citizens report dugout sightings across Wisconsin.
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
The storm’s rains overwhelmed riverbanks and caused mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Unicef estimates that four million people live in slums in Dhaka, many of whom fled floods and eroding riverbanks elsewhere in Bangladesh.
—New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
During heavy rainstorms, the ground cannot soak up excess water along the riverbanks.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
The storm’s rains overwhelmed riverbanks and caused mudslides in mountainous areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Unicef estimates that four million people live in slums in Dhaka, many of whom fled floods and eroding riverbanks elsewhere in Bangladesh.
—New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
During heavy rainstorms, the ground cannot soak up excess water along the riverbanks.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbank
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The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the palatial riverside cottages, lavish on-property spa, and cozy restaurants offering hearty Southern cuisine, Palmetto Bluff is also an advocate for marginalized communities across the nation, with the Well Living campaign highlighting twelve unique causes.—
Jared Ranahan,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the fall, a popular beer, bourbon, and barbecue festival assembles on the riverfront just outside the front door.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2024
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Officials also have not said what accelerants were used in the fire that started in the playground just below the bridge on Cincinnati's riverfront.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2024
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In the Grand Old Lady’s farewell tour (the club move to their new waterfront stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season) there has so far been precious little to shout about.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The refinery was the last operating industrial facility on the waterfront before closing in 2004.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the summer, the Buttes-Chaumont Park is as popular a picnic destination as Paris Plages along the banks of the Seine.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Constructed on the banks of the Cravo Sur River in Colombia’s Casanare Department, this colorful property offers a seamless blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure opportunities, with upscale amenities and a diverse array of expeditions available for guests.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbank. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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