riverbanks

plural of riverbank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbanks
Noun
  • The quality of racing at Bristol always follows, and there’s nothing like walking down the steep banks.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The area along the banks of Calf Creek, near modern-day Snowball, was settled by Native Americans dating back to the Late Archaic Period.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement High, strong breaking waves 30 to 40 feet high were expected to hit the shores of the area Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After arriving in the capital, Whitehorse, begin your adventure with a visit to a remote lodge on the shores of Tagish Lake.
    Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Riverbanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbanks. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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