acequia

Definition of acequianext
Southwest

Example Sentences

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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. Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 But the biggest challenge to saving acequias may be preserving the age-old knowledge behind their existence. Constant Méheut, New York Times, 19 July 2023 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 Even then, the acequia reflected the blending of cultural traditions. New York Times, 13 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acequia
Noun
  • Ducking into Maryam Lashkari, Hodjat Salimi and Oscar Tuazon’s interactive sculpture — an enormous cardboard tube lying on its side — feels like entering a culvert or a bomb shelter.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In particular, Gastevich said the flooding problems have been created because of a blockage of the nearby Kemper Ditch and a culvert.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The helicopter then returned to the ravine and carried out the same technical maneuver to bring the second climber to safety.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Four rescuers used anchors and rope systems to reach Martin, secure him and guide him away from the steep gully.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hazlewood also captured Taijul Islam, taken at gully by Green for 17.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The trio were found hiding in a ditch about 200 yards from where they were pulled over, according to the news release.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The deceased victim was allegedly taking a smoke break while working on a rental property when at least five stray dogs lunged at him and dragged him across the street into a ditch, according to KMOV.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Condensation water from the walk-in cooler drain was pooling inside a small floor drain.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The worker told investigators that a drain valve had been plugged since last year and never closed completely.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters hacked through wood, slate and concrete trench lines, a process the Reserve Organization of America says likely generated silica-containing dust.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The front office also re-signed key interior trench pieces, keeping offensive guard Sam Cosmi locked up alongside defensive tackle Daron Payne, while adding offensive line depth with veteran additions to protect Daniels.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Acequia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acequia. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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