ditch
verb
ditched; ditching; ditches
1
a
: to surround with a long narrow cavity in the earth : to enclose with a ditch (see ditch entry 1)
The pasture was hedged and ditched.
b
: to dig a ditch in
2
aviation
: to make a forced landing of (an airplane) on water
successfully ditched the plane
Examples of ditch in a Sentence
The thief ditched the purse in an alley.
They ditched the car in a vacant lot.
They ditched me at the concert.
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Like Wiley, many Black women in their 50s and beyond reach this same breaking point and choose to ditch their relaxer.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Strained by tighter budgets and product price increases, more shoppers are willing to ditch their favorite brand for a cheaper alternative, a new study finds.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Already this year, Yosemite National Park has ditched a reservation system, leading to enormous crowds in the valley and on nearby trails.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
As more travelers ditch tourist traps in favor of authentic experiences, craft markets have become one of the most rewarding ways to see the real side of a destination — and bring home a souvenir that actually means something.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Strained by tighter budgets and product price increases, more shoppers are willing to ditch their favorite brand for a cheaper alternative, a new study finds.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Already this year, Yosemite National Park has ditched a reservation system, leading to enormous crowds in the valley and on nearby trails.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ditch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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