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downriver

American

[doun-riv-er] / ˈdaʊnˈrɪv ər /

adverb

with or in the direction of the current of a river.

logs floating downriver.

Etymology

Origin of downriver

First recorded in 1885–90; down ¹ + river ¹

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downriver

Advisories downriver, including for shellfish harvesting, have been lifted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026

However, that might ironically increase the risk of drinking water that is contaminated with parasites, if those streams are downriver from waste exposures.

From Salon ● May 18, 2025

The marina is about 15 miles downriver from the dam.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024

MV Glen Sannox is making a short journey downriver as it begins sea trials ahead of delivery this summer.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024

Khal Drogo would drive them downriver to one of the towns on Slaver's Bay.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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