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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

Example Sentences

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The project has attracted criticism for its potential impact on millions of Indians and Bangladeshis living downriver, as well as the surrounding environment and local Tibetans.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

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

By about 08:49 everyone from the group was afloat and they set off downriver heading for Burton Ferry, with Lloyd out in front and Paul at the back.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Sunday about 19 miles downriver from where she disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2024

Thru the trees on the little bluff I can see downriver.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

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