as in embankment
a raised bank or wall made of soil
—usually plural
prehistoric earthworks
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Recent Examples of earthwork
Formerly known as El Chupacabra Ranch, a nod to Baggett’s nickname during his racing career, Blake Ridge is set to contain 216 single-family lots, with earthwork expected to begin in September.
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
As the city began its industrial rise, some earthworks were razed, and factories were built over them.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
As the city began its industrial rise, some earthworks were razed, and factories were built over them.
—Kevin Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthwork
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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
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Nineteen rooms are scattered over six buildings and intricate maze-like ramparts.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Dec. 2023
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In the past, the upper parts of the castle ramparts, walls, and communication trenches were used as hanging gardens, where people cultivated citrus trees, vineyards, and olive trees, useful in case of siege for the self-support of the inhabitants.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The state also works closely with the Bureau of Reclamation to manage flood protection in California, where several levee and dam safety projects are now in jeopardy, Nemeth said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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While Louisville's levee system protects much of the city, some parts of Jefferson County were inundated this week as the Ohio River rose.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The dam, which Bloomberg says will be three times the size of the Three Gorges Dam, will consist of five electrical plants.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The city already owns the dam on the west side, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources owns the dam on the east side.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The dike kept towns such as Belle Glades and Clewiston safe, and kept the crops in the vast Everglades Agricultural Area dry in summer and watered in winter.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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During the evening hours, the Colt dike breaks, and two are drowned.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The two missing boaters were found in the water near the breakwater that evening, the Coast Guard said.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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The lighthouse sits at the north end of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' breakwater, the GSA release notes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Moderates, or at least traditionalists like John Thune, have been the bulwark against efforts to pack the Supreme Court, ignore the Senate parliamentarian, or change the filibuster.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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In theory, the power is intended to be a final bulwark against injustice or overly harsh punishment.—
Brett Kelman,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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These canals have porous walls that allow water to seep into the ground and refill area aquifers while also regulating flow to prevent runoff.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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La Isla is worth a visit, even if only for a bit of window shopping or a break from the beach; the twists and turns of its canals and walkways that sit alongside the Nichupté Lagoon are quite pretty.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Earthwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthwork. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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