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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

"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

As on all rapids rides, the turbulent river, buoyed by narrow chutes, moves in an unpredictable fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Within moments, the roaring rapids had sunk both canoes.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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