runlets

noun

plural of runlet
as in creeks
a natural body of running water smaller than a river weather forecasters warned that the heavy rains might cause the area's runlets to overflow

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  1. creeks
  2. brooks
Noun
  • Heavy downpours are possible, which may lead to flooding as creeks, streams, and rivers rise across the area, especially in northern and northeast Missouri.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Life threatening flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses continues.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of creeks
Noun
  • In addition to canceling outside noise, the headphones provide crisp audio and relaxing white-noise options, including rainy parks and babbling brooks.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Insects drone over running brooks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of brooks
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“Runlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runlets. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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