Thesaurus results for RIVERBANK

riverbank

noun

Definition of riverbank

as in riverside

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Recent Examples of riverbank The man entered the water from the riverbank just south of the I Street Bridge, a police spokesperson said. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 With bow and arrow in hand, Anghba finds his hunt for a wild boar across a riverbank interrupted by a raft floating downstream, as former tribespeople surround a jovial American preacher (Douglas Henshall), much to the chieftain’s chagrin. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Howard’s father told CBS News Chicago that his daughter’s body had been found on the riverbank around half a block from where the car was discovered in the water. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Other upgrades include a new boardwalk, limestone steps that lead to the riverbank and the TogetherForever Plaza in memory of artists Joe and Will Lawrance. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverbank

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Noun

The resort town famous for its riverside hot springs suffered flooding from a similar weather pattern a year ago.

— Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
For something quieter, there’s a riverside interpretive trail along the Nenana.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of riverside

Noun

The riverfront property is anchored by three primary buildings.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
The five-story brick structure anchors the historic Rockbund neighborhood, a charming area near the iconic Bund riverfront with an impressively high concentration of Art Deco buildings.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of riverfront

Noun

The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Cítricos Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Narcoossee’s tends to get all the attention at the Grand Floridian, and its waterfront location does make for a wonderful fireworks view.

— Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of waterfront

Noun

The bank also said that while shares are up 67% this year, the stock still has plenty more room to run ahead of its next scheduled earnings in November.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Call your bank, retirement plan administrator, mobile carrier or insurance company using its official contact information.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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