riverbeds

noun

Definition of riverbedsnext
plural of riverbed
as in foundations

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  1. foundations
  2. ground
  3. basements
  4. bases
Noun
  • The corn kernels and 21-pronged gear that form our state flower, the violet, represent the agricultural and industrial foundations of our state and its status as the 21st state admitted to the Union.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For brands, success lies in building flexible foundations that work for both current and future commerce paradigms.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Eleven years ago, the direct combat exclusion rule was lifted and by 2015, women began reporting to ground combat units, including infantry and special operations.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Many Chinese five-spice blends comprise ground star anise seed, cinnamon or its close relative cassia, cloves, Sichuan pepper, and ground fennel seeds.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ground
Noun
  • Additional costs are associated with those regular floods, from preventive measures like lining basements, paying higher insurance premiums, and running sump pumps nonstop, all of which are harder to quantify and analyze at a bigger scale.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Insulate Pipes Pipes in basements and crawl spaces can be susceptible to freezing in very cold weather.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of basements
Noun
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
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