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a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the Amazon and its more than 1,000 known tributaries form the world's largest drainage basin
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Recent Examples of tributary
Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
For example, some songs are about tributaries of the Mississippi River, like the Missouri and the Ohio.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
Catherine Porter, New York Times, 6 June 2023
This was a tributary version of the break-up and floe of ice that historically has happened in all the Great Lakes.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Around 89,000 years ago, the Kosi River in the Himalayas captured part of a tributary: the Arun River.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
For example, some songs are about tributaries of the Mississippi River, like the Missouri and the Ohio.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
The edges of the country roads are decorated by tributary statues and banners flashing the faces of Allied soldiers who died in the fight.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 6 June 2023
This was a tributary version of the break-up and floe of ice that historically has happened in all the Great Lakes.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2023
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The French Broad River is one of a few dozen rivers in the U.S. that flow north, from its headwaters near Rosman, North Carolina, through the Appalachian range and into Tennessee.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Milwaukee River basin spans more than 880 square miles across southeastern Wisconsin, from the river's headwaters in Fond du Lac County to its outlet into Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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This subordinate specification could allow regulators to implement auditing capabilities world-wide.James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Most banks branches will be closed, but online banking and ATMs will still be available.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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In my courtyard, a heap of stuff blown from many directions— wet socks, branch about to bloom, TV antenna bent-over window screen, a sandbag without sand.Susan Mitchell, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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The best elements in the professional production assembly are Cale Finot’s widescreen cinematography and the bayou locations — neither of which are exploited to their full potential, but are attractive nonetheless.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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People confirmed the entertainer tied the knot with airboat captain and swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene on the bayou on Sept. 26.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
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Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fremont Union High School District, which is a feeder school for CUSD students, already has 92 EV charging stations across across their five high schools.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024
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This shows a strong trend toward integrating AI and other complementary technologies into broader automation strategies.Jakob Freund, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The black suit featured a tailored look, complete with a complementary charcoal gray vest and white shirt.Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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In many places in Texas, plain tap water is delicious, whether derived from surface, underground or cistern sources.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The physical model was inspired by resonance chambers–a structure that enhances the transfer of energy from a sound source, like the string of a guitar.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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The oil and gas companies can raise a contributory negligence defense on two fronts.Ed Hirs, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
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The broken arm was listed as a contributory cause of death, after complications of Alzheimer's dementia, cardiovascular disease and emphysema.Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023
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“Tributary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributary. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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