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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The capital's reserves from nearby dams have plunged to historic lows, threatening millions of residents.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In 1961, Arkansas' U.S. Rep. James W. Trimble introduced a bill for the development of hydroelectric power and flood control within the White River basin, which included the Lone Rock and Gilbert dams on the Buffalo.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
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Noun
The state declared the dam unsafe two years ago, demanded the water level be lowered because of flood risk and ordered San Diego to accelerate efforts to rebuild the 106-year-old dam.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The capital's reserves from nearby dams have plunged to historic lows, threatening millions of residents.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The mostly dry winters since 2000 have plunged storage pools behind Hoover and Glen Canyon dams to the point where the U.S. government is temporarily paying millions of dollars to Arizona and California irrigators who agree to grow less to keep from draining them.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In 1961, Arkansas' U.S. Rep. James W. Trimble introduced a bill for the development of hydroelectric power and flood control within the White River basin, which included the Lone Rock and Gilbert dams on the Buffalo.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dam
Noun
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There were also delays in conveying the vital information that the levees had failed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 July 2025
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An engineering proposal that was recently submitted to state officials calls for acquiring nearly 24,000 acres of farmland near Kettleman City and building levees to contain the new lake and wetlands.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The lawsuits, filed in Texas and Missouri, seek injunctions blocking the Justice Department and ATF from enforcing the NFA’s registration rules for firearms that no longer carry a tax.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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Walker had already blocked some provisions of the statute that bar noncitizens and residents of other states from gathering petitions to get a measure on the ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Democrats will create a screening panel to recommend someone to fill his seat in the interim.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Two people were killed in a rollover crash Sunday after being ejected from their vehicle that hit an embankment south of Placerville, according to the California Highway Patrol.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At least one person was seriously injured when a vehicle left Interstate 91 in Windsor late Tuesday and went down an embankment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cantrell, 53, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements and false declarations before a grand jury.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The courtroom has been packed with relatives of the victims and political observers, including members of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters, who have previously called for the farm to be shut down, BBC reported.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Republican candidate for governor Bill Berrien worked the crowd at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center on August 6 — and packed his day with reporter interviews.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Several Survivor alums flooded the comments section on Kay's post to share their well wishes to the couple.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, last year the U.S. Supreme Court refused to rule on the issue in a case brought by Texas ranchers whose property had been effectively taken from them by a Texas transportation project that flooded their land.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Push the dryer back in place and either plug the dryer back in or turn on the gas safety valve.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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The original plan was for Vrabel to spend most of the week with the team for home gamedays and fly back to Nashville or Park City when the team played on the road, still helping out with game-planning and watching film on a laptop plugged directly into the Browns’ network.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dam. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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