as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
State investigators plan to do a thorough analysis on the deadly trench collapse in Catonsville last week, Maryland Occupational Safety and Health confirmed to The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Allen Rudolph followed Albin from Ohio and has added a new crop of talent to the offensive trenches, many of whom are unproven at the FBS level.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
While telecommunications cables have been laid in trenches 8-km deep, power cables are much thicker and heavier, so placing and even transporting them is more challenging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
At the brand’s fall 2025 show on Feb. 24, chief creative officer Daniel Lee sent coats, capes and trenches down the runway in the earthy dark browns, greens and burgundies pulled from the British countryside.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Allen Rudolph followed Albin from Ohio and has added a new crop of talent to the offensive trenches, many of whom are unproven at the FBS level.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
While telecommunications cables have been laid in trenches 8-km deep, power cables are much thicker and heavier, so placing and even transporting them is more challenging.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
At the brand’s fall 2025 show on Feb. 24, chief creative officer Daniel Lee sent coats, capes and trenches down the runway in the earthy dark browns, greens and burgundies pulled from the British countryside.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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DIYers can improve the drainage around their foundation by regrading the yard to slope away from the home, adding underground drainage systems, and replacing or repairing the existing gutter system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Stay alert for leaks and places that retain water, including pipes and gutters.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Baboons respond with sharp warning cries that echo through the ravine.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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