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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the raging floodwaters were too much for the levee to handle
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as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
we tied the boat up at the levee and started unloading the fish we had caught
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Recent Examples of levee
As the final minutes began to bleed off the clock, the levee finally collapsed for Shrewsbury, as Richardson fired home a rocket through traffic to put Hingham ahead for good at 3-2.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
In the battle to control water, humanity has thrown everything at the problem—dams, levees, canals and other costly infrastructure projects.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In Tennessee, a state of emergency was declared by the local authorities after a levee broke near the small town of Rives, which has a population roughly 250, along the Obion river.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The levee near Rives along the Obion River has failed, resulting in rapid onset flooding of the town of Rives and surrounding areas.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
In the battle to control water, humanity has thrown everything at the problem—dams, levees, canals and other costly infrastructure projects.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
In Tennessee, a state of emergency was declared by the local authorities after a levee broke near the small town of Rives, which has a population roughly 250, along the Obion river.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The levee near Rives along the Obion River has failed, resulting in rapid onset flooding of the town of Rives and surrounding areas.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levee
Noun
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Studies of dams in Brazil show that deforestation caused by the dams reduce their potential for power generation by up to 10%, which while sounding modest, means for one plant, lost revenue of $21 million.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its leaders agreed to build the dam six feet higher so that the reservoir had enough space to store 5,000 acre-feet of water to be used for environmental health purposes on South Boulder Creek, which flows out of the bottom of the dam.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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As part of the agreement, the terminal operator has also committed to the replacement and maintenance of all wharf and berth structures.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2025
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In celebration of the reopening, parking for the first two hours on the wharf will be free for the month.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Footage showed the mangled wreckage on an embankment on the side of the highway.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beltram’s truck hit their car, sending it down an embankment, crushing the passenger side compartment of the car, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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It was moved away from its dock to allow the SpaceX Crew-9 capsule to dock.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Plus, boating enthusiasts will enjoy a private deep-water dock and a boat lift.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meet on the pier for a family meal at Surf's Up Grill & Bar.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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On a dank quay beneath Paris’s Pont Alexandre III, a beauty moment of epic proportions was born.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Levee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levee. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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