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Creeks

  • plural
    of Creek.
    creek
    noun
    a stream smaller than a river.
creeks
  • plural
    of creek.
    creek
    noun
    a stream smaller than a river.

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Newton and Noss Creeks, Devon – a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026

He would also spoof President George W. Bush and other political leaders, while remaining close to a Martin Creeks family, the Sabatines, who appeared often in his work.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

Fire crews were starting work on the eastern edge of the Swillup fire Wednesday while drones were expected to check for heat in the Canyon, Three Creeks, Elliot and Swillup fires.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023

Not only did it shatter Indian dominance of the Deep South, but the Creeks were forced to cede more than 21 million acres of land in present-day Georgia and Alabama.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023

This is evidenced by the customs and devices that were long retained by the Creeks.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

The sizable farm was previously described as being home to an abundance of wildlife—and multiple trails and two year-round creeks run through the land.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Environmental and fishing advocates say they’re hoping the seasonal rains come soon to refill the river and allow the fish to reach the creeks where they can lay their eggs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Their preferred rivers and creeks had gone dry from a record drought.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

But this year the Rockies had the least snow on record, and they’ve watched springs dry up and creeks dwindle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

Here there are so many coves and creeks, rivers and small streams, that the land areas are little more than heads or necks of land, almost surrounded by water.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

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