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Recent Examples of acequia
Thursday At 1pm, head to Mission San Juan for a free immersive agricultural tour and an acequia demonstration.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
With them, the melt is diverted to multiple acequias winding through the hills.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 19 July 2023
Hundreds of small fish swim in the acequia, the irrigation canal.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2022
Human artifacts dating more than 10,000 years have been found at Brackenridge, and an acequia was built there in the 1720s to irrigate crops at the Mission San Antonio de Valero.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Nov. 2021
In a good year, his acequia can water homes from spring through mid-October.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2021
Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
With them, the melt is diverted to multiple acequias winding through the hills.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 19 July 2023
Hundreds of small fish swim in the acequia, the irrigation canal.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2022
Human artifacts dating more than 10,000 years have been found at Brackenridge, and an acequia was built there in the 1720s to irrigate crops at the Mission San Antonio de Valero.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Nov. 2021
In a good year, his acequia can water homes from spring through mid-October.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acequia
Noun
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According to the department, the new culvert will be able to handle potential overflow during future floods.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pickleball courts, golf course to remain open Plans for the project include dredging the lake, repairing the concrete and foundation at the dam, and replacing a culvert near Flatwoods Road Cove with a bridge.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Tom finds him first and inanely yells his name across the ravine.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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From the top of a lift, the three of us descended 4,800 feet into a ravine that, over the course of two hours, funneled us to Refugio Frey.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Long drives over deep gullies and big ponds come often, and accuracy is always in play.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Key Points Providence Canyon State Park in Georgia features colorful, 150-foot gullies.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pickup veered off the road, struck a concrete culvert and went airborne before landing in the ditch, according to police.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Start by removing the oil cap and dipstick, then tip the mower over a drain pan to empty the old oil.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, drain and rinse beans.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Toss it under a blazer or trench with jeans for a sleek fall outfit, or go casual with sweats and sneakers on a flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sweeping in with trademark energy, McCartney wore a classic oversized trench with architectural shoulders.—
Sasha Pinto,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Acequia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acequia. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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