as in aqueduct
an open man-made passageway for water
the Panama Canal opened a much easier and shorter passageway from the Atlantic to the Pacific
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Recent Examples of canal
Seeking a fresh start, Lela and her daughter join a canal-side caravan community, as Lela reconnects with estranged parents and falls for Cooper.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The car left the roadway and hit a canal bank before colliding with a tree.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The private dock accommodates a yacht up to 60 feet, with direct canal access leading straight out to Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The car left the roadway and hit a canal bank before colliding with a tree.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
The private dock accommodates a yacht up to 60 feet, with direct canal access leading straight out to Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Crews push water out of the old canal, build a firm base and begin rebuilding the roadway from reclaimed ground.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for canal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canal
Noun
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Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Tonello withdrew 3,203 m3 of water, sourced exclusively from the aqueduct.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Explore the waterways on kayaks and paddle boards, and let the kiddos play at the arcade and the new mini-golf course.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Canal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canal. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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