as in ditches
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trenches
In the months before the surge in operations, police lost 25 armored vehicles to ambushes involving barricades, trenches and Molotov cocktail attacks, authorities said.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Brands like Dior, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein styled their pairs with equally classic staples like button-downs, crewnecks, and trenches.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Oversized belts cinched over trenches, trousers, and skirts made a strong showing on the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2025/2026 runway in Milan–a clear signal that bold belting is back and ready to elevate everyday styling.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The high seas also include extraordinary undersea landscapes such as submarine mountains and deep-sea trenches.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Then the boys are ejected into the horror and abyss of WWI trenches.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Winning big games requires excellence in both trenches Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, accustomed to playing behind a stout offensive line that gave him plenty of time through most of the Buckeyes' 2025 slate, could not cope with the pass rush Miami threw at him in the Cotton Bowl.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Brands like Dior, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein styled their pairs with equally classic staples like button-downs, crewnecks, and trenches.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Oversized belts cinched over trenches, trousers, and skirts made a strong showing on the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2025/2026 runway in Milan–a clear signal that bold belting is back and ready to elevate everyday styling.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The high seas also include extraordinary undersea landscapes such as submarine mountains and deep-sea trenches.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Then the boys are ejected into the horror and abyss of WWI trenches.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Winning big games requires excellence in both trenches Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, accustomed to playing behind a stout offensive line that gave him plenty of time through most of the Buckeyes' 2025 slate, could not cope with the pass rush Miami threw at him in the Cotton Bowl.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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This does not include cars that slide into ditches or crashes reported to local authorities.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These joints were also designed to be lockable for bridging wide anti-tank ditches or canals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With snow melting and refreezing, ice dams are forming on the edge of roofs and on top of gutters causing damage across the state.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ratia recommends adding more insulation to your attic, increasing attic ventilation, and installing heat ropes in your gutters.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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