weir

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Recent Examples of weir Since Helene hit the city, crews have worked throughout the island to clear storm drains and debris and manage weirs to increase storage capacity of storm water, the city said. Dalia Faheid, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024 This is a typical day on a salmon weir in southeast Alaska. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024 Climate & Environment New California water measures aim to increase fines for violators, protect wetlands Sept. 6, 2024 The city controls several weirs where water is diverted. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 State and federal management of water infrastructure, including the pumps, dams and weirs that transport water across California, have a significant impact on fish populations. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for weir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weir
Noun
  • This option returns the pond to its full former glory including sluice gate repair, dredging the full pond area and recreational enhancements to include 5.7 acres of open water and two fishing platforms.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In 2014, Kyrgyz and Tajik conscripts exchanged fire over a strategic sluice in Ak-Sai.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2016
Noun
  • Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.
    Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Walker Kessler’s 3-point barrage Words soften over time.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There is shade along the path; iguanas scurry into the canal as riders pass.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Here are five things to see and do — beyond the canal — to enhance your urban Panamanian itinerary.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Weir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weir. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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