riverbanks

Definition of riverbanksnext
plural of riverbank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbanks
Noun
  • But hear me out—inland Florida has warm sunshine and cool waterfronts too.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • City Partners want Reliability Municipalities and resort partners say their priorities have shifted as waterfronts get busier.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The resulting jam forced the river out of its banks and into local neighborhoods.
    Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Last year, the banks and financial companies that partner with SentiLink received about 87,000 HELOC applications from people 55 years or older, the report said.
    Kevin Collier, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Now, a hint that Tame Impala will support Deadbeat with a tour of Australia, the band’s first in these shores since 2022.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Riverbanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbanks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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