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as in brooks
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the shallow creek that runs in back of our house
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as in estuaries
chiefly British
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
explored many of the creeks along the Cornwall coast of England
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Recent Examples of creeks
The city is crisscrossed with dozens of paths, such as Ensign Peak, Mount Olympus, and Bell Canyon, which lead to scenic overlooks, active creeks, patches of violet wildflowers, and even waterfalls.
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Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
From fast-moving rivers to trickling creeks, scientists around the world work to measure discharge, or the volume of water flowing past a point per second.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The metals end up in groundwater and creeks, where iron in the mix gives the water an orange color.
—Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, could translate into a dirtier Pacific and dirtier rivers and creeks.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The property includes meadows, forests and creeks, surrounded by soaring peaks.
—John Mossman, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The storm dumped 30 inches of water on the valley, causing creeks, streams and rivers to reach levels never before seen.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
ProPublica and High Country News observed overgrazing in multiple states, including streambeds trampled by cattle, grasslands denuded by grazing and creeks fouled by cow corpses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
From fast-moving rivers to trickling creeks, scientists around the world work to measure discharge, or the volume of water flowing past a point per second.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The metals end up in groundwater and creeks, where iron in the mix gives the water an orange color.
—Alan Collins, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, could translate into a dirtier Pacific and dirtier rivers and creeks.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The property includes meadows, forests and creeks, surrounded by soaring peaks.
—John Mossman, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The storm dumped 30 inches of water on the valley, causing creeks, streams and rivers to reach levels never before seen.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
ProPublica and High Country News observed overgrazing in multiple states, including streambeds trampled by cattle, grasslands denuded by grazing and creeks fouled by cow corpses.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeks
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The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many of these parcels have elements like oak woodlands, meadows, brooks and rivers that create cooler, wetter areas that help plants and animals endure wildfires or periods of extreme heat or drought.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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The crab-eating frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) lives in mangroves, coastal swamps and estuaries across Southeast Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get On The Water Matlacha is surrounded by mangroves and estuaries full of wildlife like dolphins, rays, and manatees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are now 85 villas hidden away among Mustique’s coves and hilltop lookouts, each developed by a private owner.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although Bullhead City is a smaller fishing port, the waters still have high fish activity and coves for secluded fishing on the Colorado River.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Creeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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