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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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Hang out in riverside towns like Hood River and Cascade Locks, where your post-hike beer comes with unbeatable views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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This 400-year-old riverside Tudor in Lechlade-on-Thames dials up the British charm with sumptuous, velvet furnishings and a huge stone fireplace to combat the traditionally nippy weather.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is now open in downtown Fort Lauderdale, located on the city’s riverfront not far from The Wharf.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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But many industrial operations ceased or moved, and residential developers now see the much cleaner riverfront as an ideal location for new homes.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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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Jackman and Furness purchased an empty 2.5-acre waterfront plot for $3.5 million in 2015 and spent the next six years building a custom Long Island retreat with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a guest house and access to a private beach.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Fortner pleaded guilty in February to bank robbery.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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The podcast had been on hiatus since the pair reported to prison in January 2023 to serve time after being indicted on 12 counts of bank and wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy in August 2019 and found guilty in June 2022.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbank. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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