Definitions

rivers

[riv-erz] / ˈrɪv ərz /

NOUN

waterway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

estuary stream tributary

STRONG

beck branch brook course creek rill rivulet run runnel watercourse

Example Sentences

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Rivers experiencing low-flow conditions had an 18.6% lower deoxygenation rate, while high-flow conditions were associated with a 7.0% lower rate.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Born 10 April, 1986 in Nigeria's Rivers State, the actor received a number of accolades for his work.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Volunteers and workers from the Tees Rivers Trust said they hoped to boost numbers by improving habitat quality and reconnecting people with the overlooked species.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Jordan Rivers, 22, is challenging incumbent Tim McOsker for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As to St. John Rivers, he left England: he went to India.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë