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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
an elaborate system of dikes built to protect the lowlands from the relentless onslaught of the sea
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Recent Examples of dike
Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
Aerial photos show portions of the land – diked and drained for agriculture by the 1930s and cut in half by US Highway 30 by the 1970s – slowly returning to wetlands as levees broke down and breached.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
ABC News, 4 May 2025
The fifth season, then, premiered in the noxious contrail of the Dobbs decision, which silenced those who believed a 1973 Supreme Court case could serve as a permanent finger in the political dike.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The southern banks along Svensen Slough, a side channel of the Columbia River, have transformed over time from historic spruce swamp into fields diked off by European settlers for farming.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
Aerial photos show portions of the land – diked and drained for agriculture by the 1930s and cut in half by US Highway 30 by the 1970s – slowly returning to wetlands as levees broke down and breached.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
Verb
And the Treasury secretary is really the last guy with his finger kind of in the dike.
—ABC News, 4 May 2025
The fifth season, then, premiered in the noxious contrail of the Dobbs decision, which silenced those who believed a 1973 Supreme Court case could serve as a permanent finger in the political dike.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dike
Noun
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Ingram dam, before and after Camp Mystic, before and after — USA TODAY contributed to this report.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 July 2025
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Beaver dams can help restore these wetlands by holding back water to temporarily flood an area and allow more time for the water to permeate into the ground.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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
Verb
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Constructions workers, fencing companies and locksmiths went in and out of the facility ahead of detainees coming in.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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And the area to the south, where stormwater runs through more native plant filters before returning to the drains, will remain fenced off to visitors even after Phase 2 is complete.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Sacramento police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered Saturday evening near a levee close to the 50 block of Main Avenue.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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The Trinity River in Dallas overflows its banks and is contained by the levees after historic rainfall in August 2022.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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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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The aim is to create a seamless connection from city to gate, with integrated logistics that minimize the distance between travelers and their aircraft.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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One in five Americans who lives in a residential community at this point, lives in a community that is gated.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Sherry, 65, and Monty Walden, 69, said the river rose above their 25-foot embankment.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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His daughters’ bodies were nearly 100 yards away down a small embankment, along with zip ties and plastic bags found strewn throughout the area, according to a police affidavit.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Dike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dike. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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