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an open man-made passageway for water
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Recent Examples of waterways
Visitors should use extreme caution and avoid frozen waterways, Coconino County sheriff’s officials said.
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Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Parents with kids of all ages will enjoy activities such as gondola rides through the city’s waterways, tours of the Doge’s Palace, or walks through the colorful neighborhoods of Burano.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are considered the world's two most important waterways.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Sunshine State residents interested in outings on Florida’s myriad lakes, rivers and coastal waterways can explore the latest watercraft at the Daytona Boat Show.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
However, Stallone’s lawyer stepped in during the proceedings and declared that the proposal has been officially withdrawn after council members and local residents voiced their concerns about the actor’s infringement on public waterways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
During rainstorms, water washes over lawns, picking up excess fertilizer and carrying it down directly into waterways and storm drains.
—Charlotte Minnick, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
Data collected by Enbridge consultants show that nearby waterways, which include an unnamed creek, Lake Ripley and a transitional wetland area, have not been impacted, Nobile said.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
States are spending millions to protect their inland waterways from the tiny crabs.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Parents with kids of all ages will enjoy activities such as gondola rides through the city’s waterways, tours of the Doge’s Palace, or walks through the colorful neighborhoods of Burano.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are considered the world's two most important waterways.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Sunshine State residents interested in outings on Florida’s myriad lakes, rivers and coastal waterways can explore the latest watercraft at the Daytona Boat Show.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
However, Stallone’s lawyer stepped in during the proceedings and declared that the proposal has been officially withdrawn after council members and local residents voiced their concerns about the actor’s infringement on public waterways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
During rainstorms, water washes over lawns, picking up excess fertilizer and carrying it down directly into waterways and storm drains.
—Charlotte Minnick, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
Data collected by Enbridge consultants show that nearby waterways, which include an unnamed creek, Lake Ripley and a transitional wetland area, have not been impacted, Nobile said.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
States are spending millions to protect their inland waterways from the tiny crabs.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Waterways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterways. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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