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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the raging floodwaters were too much for the levee to handle
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as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
we tied the boat up at the levee and started unloading the fish we had caught
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Recent Examples of levee
The levee failures, delayed disaster response and irresponsible media coverage of Katrina epitomized the U.S. governmental failure and anti-Blackness that cost us our lives and livelihoods.
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Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, their burrows can damage or weaken levees, dikes and stream banks.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Now there are levees and dams, and centuries of history brought by the rivers dictating the fate of Sutter and Yuba counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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By John Vaillant
Five Days at Memorial, by Sheri Fink
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, in 2005, the city was first slammed by brutal winds, then inundated by floodwaters as its levees failed.
—Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
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Cierra Chenier, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, their burrows can damage or weaken levees, dikes and stream banks.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Now there are levees and dams, and centuries of history brought by the rivers dictating the fate of Sutter and Yuba counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Read: Climate models can’t explain what’s happening to Earth
Fire Weather
By John Vaillant
Five Days at Memorial, by Sheri Fink
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, in 2005, the city was first slammed by brutal winds, then inundated by floodwaters as its levees failed.
—Heather Hansman, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levee
Noun
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The Erie Canal and New York State’s other canals are segmented and managed by a series of locks, lift bridges, guard gates and movable dams that control water flow and vessel traffic.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There have been too many holes in the dam and not enough thumbs to plug them.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The investigation will tear down the engines, examine components in depth, analyze in-flight and air traffic control data, and investigate the embankment, localizers and evidence of bird strike, the report said about its next steps.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The report said authorities will disassemble the engines, examine their components in depth, analyze the black box and air traffic control data, and investigate the embankment, localizer and bird strike evidence to ultimately determine the cause of the crash.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was no way to survive between boat payments and dock fees and no income.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
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In the next scene, Reese is sitting on a dock, reading a social media post announcing the death of Bruce, who was killed in the shooting.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The focus of the beachfront pier is the chic loungers, iconic striped umbrellas, and an elegant, refined atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meet near the fishing pier at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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While many of the street-side cafes lining the river are on the touristy side, the handful of spots actually on the quay are anything but.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Levee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levee. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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