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Recent Examples of riverbank
Denis recommends staying at lodges on the riverbanks, to experience its tranquil beauty.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Buda Mendes—Getty Images Among the mourners clustered along the riverbank next to the Vatican were scores of youths wearing bright green T-shirts and scarves.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Hikers there can spot wading birds like great blue herons and American avocets, find shells on the riverbanks, and wander the thick cottonwood galleries on their shores.
—Adam Roy, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Image Most of the storm’s damage so far has been caused by floodwaters that overtopped riverbanks and levees, surged through streets and inundated the basements and ground floors of buildings.
—Patrick J. Lyons, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Buda Mendes—Getty Images Among the mourners clustered along the riverbank next to the Vatican were scores of youths wearing bright green T-shirts and scarves.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Hikers there can spot wading birds like great blue herons and American avocets, find shells on the riverbanks, and wander the thick cottonwood galleries on their shores.
—Adam Roy, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Image Most of the storm’s damage so far has been caused by floodwaters that overtopped riverbanks and levees, surged through streets and inundated the basements and ground floors of buildings.
—Patrick J. Lyons, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbank
Noun
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Pawtucket has cleaned up its industrial riverside in recent years though, turning once neglected brownfield sites into prime real estate.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The grove also houses two ancient palaces and nine riverside worship points, each maintained by priests or priestesses who inherit their roles through their family lineage.—
Ogar Monday,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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Friday will feature tours of developments along the Chicago riverfront and of the Jardine Water Purification Plant, the Salt Shed and the United Yards affordable housing project.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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These two projects are slated to transform the historic South Platte riverfront into a vibrant, walkable neighborhood, bringing jobs, housing, and long-overdue investment, while preserving the connection to the outdoors that defines us.—
Rodney Milton,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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All waterfront facility operations are suspended except for final preparations.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Fannie and Freddie play an important role in the housing market by buying mortgages from banks and other lenders.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This has major implications for banks and fintechs looking to scale fraud operations while maintaining compliance and fairness.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbank. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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