1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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2
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditch
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
So ditch the dreary detox drinks and head to Techo for a Dry January that's anything but boring.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
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, 9 June 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Verb
Several celebrities have ditched their Teslas as part of a public stand against the company.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
So ditch the dreary detox drinks and head to Techo for a Dry January that's anything but boring.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditch
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The Nankai megathrust zone lies only 40 to 60 miles off the densely populated hubs of Osaka and Nagoya and the Tōkai industrial belt—and the area’s trench geometry happens to aim tsunamis straight at the shore.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
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Archaeologists found storage trenches, part of a defensive wall, sections of a key road, the outlines of soldiers’ homes and numerous pits, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Or, excuse me, that should read Lily’s dancer boyfriend, Diego, dumped her and her subsequent breakdown is one more thing for Charlotte to worry about.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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When the markets washed out in April, these CEFs were discarded by their vanilla dividend owners.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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The project also includes the addition of a new multi-use path and drainage improvements including storm sewer installation, water main upgrades, construction of detention ponds and curb and gutter replacement, officials said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Most houses come equipped with those 24-inch long gutter extenders that do a great job of directing the water away from the foundation but deposit all that stormwater right onto the lawn.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Only three of the top seven players in the world are left in the draw.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Vulnerability The goal of storytelling and advocacy is not to unload, but to provide a window into their experience.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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This year for the first time, the older boys loaded and unloaded the van.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In the 25 years before it was signed, more than 3,500 people lost their lives in the Troubles.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Still, the 12-year contract would help Notre Dame absorb losing USC if there’s no common ground with the Trojans.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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