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downriver

American

[doun-riv-er] / ˈdaʊnˈrɪv ər /

adverb

with or in the direction of the current of a river.

logs floating downriver.

Etymology

Origin of downriver

First recorded in 1885–90; down ¹ + river ¹

Example Sentences

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The project has attracted criticism for its potential impact on millions of Indians and Bangladeshis living downriver, as well as the surrounding environment and local Tibetans.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

However, that might ironically increase the risk of drinking water that is contaminated with parasites, if those streams are downriver from waste exposures.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

About 500,000 salmon swam downriver, and tribal leaders said they expect these fish will flourish when they migrate back upstream in a few years to spawn in a free-flowing river.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2024

MV Glen Sannox is making a short journey downriver as it begins sea trials ahead of delivery this summer.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

“I’m more comf-table being on land when I’m fishing. I live a couple miles downriver and this time of year the fishing’s better up here.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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