acequias

plural of acequia, Southwest

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Noun
  • The researchers found that these urban gullies have so far spread across 26 Congolese cities, stretching more than 435 miles (700 km), with some individual channels measuring tens of meters deep.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Long drives over deep gullies and big ponds come often, and accuracy is always in play.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Michael Anderson, executive director of the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance, said with results from Senjem in hand, landowners will be able to take action to stop sediment from ravines on their properties.
    Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.
    Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Ring of Fire surrounds much of the Pacific Ocean and is home to numerous oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and fault systems.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Recent studies show microplastics contaminating even the deepest ocean trenches, over 10,000 meters deep.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Acequias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acequias. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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