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rapids

NOUN
high-current part of river
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In a season when rock climbing, backpacking and shooting the rapids are popular, maybe our reading would benefit from going big.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2025

His biggest fear was being stung by a stingray while fighting the current as he was dragging his kayak over rapids.

From BBC Oct. 11, 2024

He auctioned off his roosters to the highest bidder, recruited men, bought tools, and set about the awesome task of breaking stones, digging canals, clearing away rapids, and even harnessing waterfalls.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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