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Recent Examples of millstream
Perched beside the River Wye, The Woodyard is a charming riverside restaurant—housed in a former 1810 marble works—its glass floor revealing the old millstream trickling below.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One of them is recorded in the Domesday Book, which was written in 1086, and pieces of a Roman millstone have recently been found in the bed of the millstream.
—Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
One of them is recorded in the Domesday Book, which was written in 1086, and pieces of a Roman millstone have recently been found in the bed of the millstream.
—Laura Euler For Dirt.com, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstream
Noun
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According to the North Branford Land Conservation Trust, the dam and millrace in the area dates back to 1761 and over its history was used to power a lumber mill, cider mill, grist mill and a factory that produced ax handles.—
Peter Marteka,
courant.com,
25 Feb. 2018
Noun
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Caimans are usually found in freshwater canals, lakes and ponds in South Florida and rarely exceed 5 feet in length.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The boat has been fully restored for the occasion and converted to electric propulsion to navigate canals and rivers in four cities that resonate with the brand, for its footprints there or historical link.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Miami Beach got over $420,000 to address one of the dirtiest waterways in the region — Park View Island.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Oils and fats can solidify, clog pipes, attract pests, and pollute waterways.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Father and son were swept away by a landslide in the city of Arequipa in a neighborhood built directly over an ancient natural watercourse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Initiatives include water desalination and underground aqueducts powered by clean energy, plus steam plants supplying electricity.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The attraction is also expected to include what Carowinds describes as the tallest reverse drop and tallest reverse camelback drop on a water ride or flume.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Standing at 42 feet, the first drop will also hold the record for the world's tallest reverse camelback drop on a water ride or flume, where boats travel backward down a slope and immediately climbs back up an airtime hill before leveling off.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Some residents said the country club contribues to flooding by opening its sluice gate when rain is forecast.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The farm also offers other events including a sweet pea maze (included with admission), $8 wagon tours, gold sluice mining, wine tasting, crafts, yoga, sound baths and more at additional cost.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ash Street off State Route 163 is a raceway with speeding and red-light violations.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Along the way, the trucks pull up to high-profile spots including a NASCAR raceway, a busy beach boardwalk and even a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Millstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstream. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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