riverbank
Americannoun
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riverbanks
plural
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Etymology
Origin of riverbank
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One time, a riverbank caved on top of Walters.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
On the Estonian side, antitank obstacles called dragon’s teeth are splayed along a small section of the riverbank, fenced in by barbed wire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The wreck in the Danube was reportedly discovered on 2 August, when a passersby reported part of the motorcycle protruding from the rocks on the riverbank in downtown Budapest.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
She used the last of her strength to reach the riverbank.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Lead volunteer Graham Hollingwood said the group was approaching the 1,000 bag milestone which "just shows how much work goes into protecting our riverbanks" and the "phenomenal" efforts of volunteers.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
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
The plant can grow up five metres high, and it is usually found in places with damp soils, such as riverbanks and coastal areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Men and women black as night, strolling in bright sunlight along the riverbanks.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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