Brooks
noun
brook
1noun
Origin of brook
1brook
2verb (used with object)
Origin of brook
2Synonyms for brook
Related Words for brooks
countenance, tolerate, rill, run, creek, burn, rivulet, watercourse, branch, river, beck, runnel, streamlet, withstand, stomach, support, abide, bear, allow, goExamples from the Web for brooks
Contemporary Examples of brooks
When Robert Haile pulled his own weapon, Brooks continued his stick-up.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the BackJustin Glawe
December 5, 2014
Brooks later joked of Obama, “[The President] said, David, which sort of wine would you like me to turn your water into?”
Brooks resigned his seat but was immediately returned by his district in a special election.
“Raising the ticket price, just because there is a big demand for tickets, was never an option for me,” Brooks said.
When Brooks went into his second song, an old hit called “Rodeo,” the cheers grew so loud it was hard to hear him sing.
Historical Examples of brooks
"This country ought to be full of brooks and creeks," he said to Pennington.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
What drinks from the brooks and wells, and from the stones on the bank?
Classic MythsMary Catherine Judd
There were no rushes to make water-wheels of, and no brooks to set them turning in.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
It receives some brooks, and abounds in excellent fish, and in alligators.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz
That day they travelled ten leagues, crossed one river and two brooks.
The History of LouisianaLe Page Du Pratz