nullah

Definition of nullahnext

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Recent Examples of nullah Until a few years ago, much of the city’s sewage was released untreated into the Ganges via public drains, or nullahs, which discharged along the same bank as the ghats, where people habitually bathe. Oliver Franklin-Wallis, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2023 The project involves the diversion of a nullah which is a lifeline for the area. Manish Chandra Mishra, Quartz, 10 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullah
Noun
  • Martin acknowledged piling bison carcasses in a gulley for erosion control.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2026
  • Pacer Hasan Ali dismissed Shadman Islam for 10, with Saud Shakeel taking a catch at gully after the batter was surprised by the extra bounce.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Anthony is wearing a tan Burberry trench, open over a cashmere turtleneck that looks expensive even in the dark.
    Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Then there’s the large amount of concrete used for the foundation, flame trench, and surrounding areas.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • On the way to the wadi, visitors can detour to the ruins of the frankincense capital of Samharam or drive up Jebel Samhan for a view of the clouds and a Baobao forest.
    Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • New geophysical surveys and coring of the wadi would shed more light on the hydrological aspects of the area, while other surveys might reveal where the eastward tunnels of the pyramid lead.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
  • Between them sits a dry ravine, or barranca.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Her soon-to-be husband waited for her where the arroyo opened to the road.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
  • At one still-damp arroyo, the cast-concrete components of a bridge had been tumbled 50 yards downstream from their foundation.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
  • Colbert’s show even got higher ratings than other late night comedy shows, but that couldn’t pull it out of the financial gutter.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • In December 2017, Said took some of his executives on a corporate retreat on the Iranian island of Qeshm, a fishing community with salt caves, mangrove forests, and dramatic canyons.
    Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
  • The canyons are layered with color; evergreen junipers and chartreuse shrubs blanket the ground.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The cocktail menu is a nod to the gulch’s history and Atlanta’s evolution—and revelers will also love the very champagne-forward wine list.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The road to the potato patches — where the community grows most of its vegetables — crosses several large gulches that frequently spill tons of rock and soil onto the track, requiring regular maintenance.
    NPR, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Nullah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullah. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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