as in levee
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the river backed up behind the dam until it formed a new lake
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
ice floes were damming the river
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Recent Examples of dam
Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Washington Diablo dam on Skagit river in Washington state.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That same night, students got word that the nearby Bee Tree dam was breaching, an event that might have overwhelmed the campus with water.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Washington Diablo dam on Skagit river in Washington state.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Verb
The Santa Ana River was temporarily dammed once in 1996 for a jet ski competition.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dam
Noun
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Flash floods can develop within six hours of heavy rain, dam or levee failure.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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In 1912, for example, the levees on both rivers broke, causing 4 to 30 feet of water to inundate Parkin.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The restoration of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, designation comes after a New York federal judge earlier this month blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to shave six months off of the protections, which are usually for 18 months.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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The Senate Armed Services Committee passed a limited-but-similar measure in its version of the bill to block renaming of bases in Virginia.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Nor did the dozens of other Art Academy staff, students and supporters who have filled Cincinnati City Hall in recent weeks, pleading for the city to support the 156-year-old art school.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The hot water faucet was turned all the way on and the tub filled with water that reached a temperature of at least 147.8 degrees due to an outdated water heater, according to a police investigation.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Preliminary information indicated serious injuries were reported after a vehicle went down an embankment, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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The rider was ejected onto the highway, and the motorcycle came to a rest on a dirt embankment next to the highway, Lopez said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This organically grown, Zweigelt rosé is an electric, piercing sip packed with pops of raspberry and nectarine refreshment.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Thousands of comments flooded the platform owned by Trump.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Previous storms have flooded Mason’s building, damaging appliances and furniture, but this time she was mostly spared.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Clubs often bring in a flurry of budget signings to plug gaps rather than form a team’s foundations.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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There to plug his beer brand’s partnership with the wrestling juggernaut, his quick speech in front of an American flag drew audible boos from the audience at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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“Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dam. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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