1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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2
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditch
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 June 2025
The oncoming car passed, and the wheel started turning rapidly, driving into the ditch, side-swiping a tree, and the car flipped over.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 June 2025
When Virgin River returns for Season 7, Mel is ditching her flannel tops and cozy sweaters for a very different look — scrubs!
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 June 2025
The oncoming car passed, and the wheel started turning rapidly, driving into the ditch, side-swiping a tree, and the car flipped over.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
Police found the suspect's 9mm Beretta, body armor and mask ditched behind Hortman's home.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 17 June 2025
When Virgin River returns for Season 7, Mel is ditching her flannel tops and cozy sweaters for a very different look — scrubs!
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditch
Noun
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First responders located a trench approximately 90 feet long, five feet wide and five feet deep that been excavated to connect a private residence’s sewer system to the city sewer line, Wright said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The video showed soldiers being instructed on firing grenade launchers, neutralizing enemy drones and clearing trenches.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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After the recent spike in oil, investors should dump or bet against shares of automakers and airlines, while buying some technology stocks over the next month, if history is any guide.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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Fans jumped at the chance to pair Jeremiah with Iris, a move that left Huda single and immediately at risk of getting dumped from the villa.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Verb
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One defense expert suggested that O’Keefe’s injuries were caused by a dog, backing up the defense’s theory that O’Keefe was beaten inside the home of a fellow cop, attacked by his dog and discarded outside during a blizzard.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Analysts say Ukraine is among the countries that are the most affected by land mines and discarded explosives as a result of Russia’s ongoing war.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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During a previous hearing, applicant Brian Will — who as DPR chairman recused himself from the committee’s discussion and vote — said the city of San Diego is requesting installation of a sidewalk, curb and gutter as part of the project, though there are no other sidewalks in the immediate area.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Nevertheless, the move will leave Ipswich Town as the only women’s team in WSL2 playing outside their county.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Advertisement That confluence of tricky politics has left a lot of D.C.’s political class in a bind.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Even after sending Pro Bowl receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders earlier in the offseason, the 49ers were also reportedly still trying to unload Aiyuk's contract as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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As commuters unload from carpools passing through the parking lot of a Tri-Rail station on a recent weekday morning, they’re greeted by a symphony of construction while waiting for their trains.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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,
20 June 2025
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Intense rainfall, as common in tropical latitudes, and water vapor in the eruption column can mix with volcanic ash and debris, forming deadly mudflows called lahars by geologists after an Indonesian word for ravines on the slopes of a volcano.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The Sox are on pace to lose 110 games and own the second-worst 81-game start (26-55) in franchise history.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditch. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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