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Recent Examples of culvert
There's a, uh, like a little culvert or something.
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Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
Once thought extinct, they were rediscovered in a metal culvert in 1986.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Seagoville first responders and a tow truck driver saved a 39-year-old man from drowning in a drainage culvert during the winter storm Tuesday afternoon, police said in a statement Thursday.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants including hydrogen sulfide.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
Once thought extinct, they were rediscovered in a metal culvert in 1986.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Seagoville first responders and a tow truck driver saved a 39-year-old man from drowning in a drainage culvert during the winter storm Tuesday afternoon, police said in a statement Thursday.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants including hydrogen sulfide.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culvert
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities say the mountain sees about a dozen rescues and one fatality per year, with slip-and-falls in steep gullies being a common danger.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, the two climbers, aged 19 and 20, called for help the previous evening after one of them lost his footing and plunged 700 vertical feet down Avalanche Gulch, the major gully on Mount Shasta’s southern flank.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for an agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for an agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While many of us have a classic trench coat in our wardrobes, Meghan made the case for a trench dress.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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April showers tend not to require full-length trenches, especially as temperatures start to climb.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both of our experts recommend making a DIY cleaning solution with common household items by pouring baking soda down the drain for traction, followed by white vinegar (about a cup) to keep the drains clean and odor-free.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Park staff in July partially opened the valve of the structure after heavy rain caused water levels to overflow the lake’s earthen dike, raising erosion concerns.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Refurbishment of the dike around the lake is finished, and a revision of the lake management rules went into effect in 2024.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thursday At 1pm, head to Mission San Juan for a free immersive agricultural tour and an acequia demonstration.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
5 Sep. 2024
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With them, the melt is diverted to multiple acequias winding through the hills.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
19 July 2023
Noun
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Roof inspections, gutter cleaning, and lawn prep are key exterior chores.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culvert. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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