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Noun
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Here, homes sit along canals and flags advertise fresh live shrimp and crawfish.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025 -
These days, scenic boat tours give you a good sense of Amsterdam canals’ history, and several major annual events, including the Queens Day Parade and Gay Pride, take place on their waters (so beware of boat traffic).—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Visitors should use extreme caution and avoid frozen waterways, Coconino County sheriff’s officials said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Parents with kids of all ages will enjoy activities such as gondola rides through the city’s waterways, tours of the Doge’s Palace, or walks through the colorful neighborhoods of Burano.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Distributaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distributaries. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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