1
as in brook
a natural body of running water smaller than a river
the shallow creek that runs in back of our house
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2
as in estuary
chiefly British
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
explored many of the creeks along the Cornwall coast of England
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Recent Examples of creek
Several of these creeks offer excellent spring fishing opportunities, too.
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Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Rises in small streams and creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Some planners argue for abandoning the low-lying neighborhoods that used to be ponds, creeks, and marshes.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The team of animal rescuers took Nicky Wessel, a veterinarian at Cutting Edge Equine Veterinary Services, across the creek using an inflatable red rescue boat.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Charbonneau, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Rises in small streams and creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Some planners argue for abandoning the low-lying neighborhoods that used to be ponds, creeks, and marshes.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The team of animal rescuers took Nicky Wessel, a veterinarian at Cutting Edge Equine Veterinary Services, across the creek using an inflatable red rescue boat.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creek
Noun
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Insects drone over running brooks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Close to Mount Snow, the property includes trails, a brook, fruit trees, and a swimming hole.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The steep, narrow road curves to offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Just an hour outside of Charleston, South Carolina, and nestled along the Atlantic Coast, Kiawah Island sports all the telltale signs of the Lowcountry—Spanish moss swaying from live oak branches, heavy humidity hanging in the air, and winding estuaries abounding at every corner.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The 3-year-old bay thoroughbred colt sent DeVaux and the rest of the owner’s box into a raucous affair as one can surely understand.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Though not as common as candles or torches, mosquito coils are another effective way to keep bugs at bay.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Noun
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From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Visitors need to take a boat or hike down a steep trail to reach the cove, nestled away from crowds.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Creek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creek. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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