distributaries

noun

plural of distributary
as in tributaries

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  1. tributaries
  2. canals
  3. affluents
  4. waterways
  5. watercourses
Noun
  • That allowed sea water to infiltrate freshwater tributaries across the peninsula, especially in lagoons and deltas where clam and mussel farms provided ample prey.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Wildlife managers and volunteers will be closing more than 14 miles of stream and tributaries in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday to start a weeklong operation meant to clear new habitat for Colorado's state fish.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of tributaries
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  • The Central Arizona Project — a system of canals and pumps which carry Colorado River water 336 miles across the desert to the Phoenix and Tucson areas — will be hit the hardest by new cuts.
    — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • With art storage facilities, galleries, and museums clustered along its canals, Tennoz is one of Tokyo’s leading art districts.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of canals
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  • On that note, the ACRC survey reported that 52% of affluents were disappointed with the options presented by luxury brands.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of affluents
Noun
  • The Strait of Hormuz, which remains one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, saw oil exports hit a wartime record on Monday with more than 17 million barrels daily, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But arrest affidavits accuse the parents of diverting authorities away from the South Carolina waterways during the search.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of waterways
Noun
  • At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of watercourses
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