riverbank
Americannoun
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riverbanks
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of riverbank
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About 210 million years ago, two early relatives of modern crocodiles stood near each other among the low ferns of a humid riverbank in what is now northern New Mexico.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Will Walker, the zoo’s head of animals and plants, met a father and son along the riverbank who’d driven hours to join the search.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
On the riverbank, local resident Ahmad Saadoun pointed at a temporary earthen bridge that collapsed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
On a tall, green riverbank between two highways in São Paulo, Brazil, a woman with round glasses and a big smile looks out at the water.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
He cast around the riverbank for food, but saw only the dead wolves, and they smelt too bad even to think about.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Alder and ash pollen indicated vegetation associated with riverbanks and seashores, which occur along the coast and in the nearby hinterland.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
On Sunday, authorities urged residents to avoid driving, stay away from places like riverbanks and evacuate to safe areas if needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Jones said that to cross the river they needed a dark night, smooth water, and deserted riverbanks.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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