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Recent Examples of riverbed
When pollen grains become trapped in sediments at the bottom of lakes, oceans and riverbeds, fossil pollen can provide scientists with a unique history of the environments those pollen-producing plants were born into.
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Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
For instance, for an eruption scenario involving a lava flow, your escape route should avoid valleys and riverbeds.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The teen girl's remains were identified after they were discovered in a riverbed in Santa Cruz, Calif. in 1995, according to the sheriff's office.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Twenty years after O’Malley first disappeared, unidentified partial skeletal remains were found in a riverbed off a highway, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
For instance, for an eruption scenario involving a lava flow, your escape route should avoid valleys and riverbeds.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The teen girl's remains were identified after they were discovered in a riverbed in Santa Cruz, Calif. in 1995, according to the sheriff's office.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Twenty years after O’Malley first disappeared, unidentified partial skeletal remains were found in a riverbed off a highway, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbed
Noun
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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These ground robots have become a regular presence along the front.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Harry Williams, president of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, said the order should serve as a call to action for corporations, foundations and lawmakers to redouble support for HBCUs and their students.—
Cheyanne Mumphrey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon.—
Eddie Pells,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
Noun
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With each tightening, my insides barrel down to the base of my pelvis.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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It’s estimated that the Aerospace and Defense industry has around 2.2 million employees, representing 1.4% of the total U.S. employment base, according to the Aerospace Industries Association.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The Guerlain Spa, buried four floors below ground, is the beating heart of this modern-day palace.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The captain remains the anchor, with an ability to make every teammate better on the defensive end of the floor.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Lawyers say some detainees were escorted to basement holding areas without notice.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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So, yes, instant offense off the bench very much could be part of the answer of getting this offense out of the NBA basement.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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“Riverbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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