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
  • The second discovery was made during the research vessel RV Dagon's expedition to the Tonga Trench, the second-largest trench in the world after the Mariana, in 2024.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 12 June 2026
  • This is the first time scientists saw the species living in trench slopes as well, Judah said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 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
  • If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 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
  • Keep gutters clean and have downspouts route water away from the foundation.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
  • Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.
    Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • In late afternoon, about 44 firefighters were working to knock down flames in the canyon’s steep and rocky terrain, the department said.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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