RIVERBED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

riverbed

noun

Definition of riverbed

as in ground

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

surface

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Recent Examples of riverbed Their playful rivalry turns tragic when Warmooge dies after falling into a steep dry riverbed during a game. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The lead sling bullet, likely from the Hellenistic period, was discovered near an ancient riverbed in the Golan Heights. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 For decades, so much water has been taken that the river seldom meets the sea in Mexico, and its delta, once filled with lush wetlands and forests, has shriveled to stretches of dry riverbed. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverbed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverbed

Noun

The movie, featured in the Venice Spotlight section of the fest, looks to break new ground.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
In this context, Lord’s has more than done its bit — no English ground has seen more swing movement or more seam movement post-pandemic.

— Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

The brand built its foundation in rock ‘n’ roll under founding designers Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro in 1994.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Terps football player Zion Elee and his family delivered about 300 backpacks Monday as part of a foundation effort that has distributed roughly 750 across the Baltimore area.

— Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

The angled basement window, in particular, is an inspired bit of technical mastery, as are the pair of handles on the sides, reserved for the Flukeman and Alex Krycek, who are technically out of the picture, but always feel like a looming presence.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Where to eat and drink The 1947 classic Cattlemen's Steak House, which was given a new life—along with a members-only club in its basement—by mega-producer Taylor Sheridan, features modern steakhouse go-tos.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of basement

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