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
In the past, the upper parts of the castle ramparts, walls, and communication trenches were used as hanging gardens, where people cultivated citrus trees, vineyards, and olive trees, useful in case of siege for the self-support of the inhabitants.
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Over the June The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finally got their record highs on Friday after an impressive comeback from April trenches.
—Sara Salinas,jacob Pramuk,michele Luhn, CNBC, 30 June 2025
The government sent hundreds of F.B.I. agents, U.S. marshals, and others to the Wounded Knee trenches, armed with military equipment including armored personnel carriers and tear gas.
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Ted Danson invited Fred Armisen on his podcast this week (the one called Where Everybody Knows Your Name), and the two comedy veterans talked about their years in the television trenches.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Over the June The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finally got their record highs on Friday after an impressive comeback from April trenches.
—Sara Salinas,jacob Pramuk,michele Luhn, CNBC, 30 June 2025
The government sent hundreds of F.B.I. agents, U.S. marshals, and others to the Wounded Knee trenches, armed with military equipment including armored personnel carriers and tear gas.
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Ted Danson invited Fred Armisen on his podcast this week (the one called Where Everybody Knows Your Name), and the two comedy veterans talked about their years in the television trenches.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: 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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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The driver of the minivan, a 49-year-old man, was found in a ditch off the road with minor injuries.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 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
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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
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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