Thesaurus results for TRENCHES

trenches

noun

plural of trench

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 Looking ahead, Merrony said his team plans to widen two excavation trenches over two buildings at the site. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Sharp suits and smoking jackets came alongside cocoon shapes, functional hunting jackets, double-breasted trenches and generous winter coats, with longer lengths and full collars suggesting the urban style of the 1980s and ’90s. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Once summer’s squarely behind her, the royal wears a steady rotation of coat dresses, trenches, blazers, and every other type of outerwear under the sun. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 Oversized bombers and close-fitting cropped styles mingle with polished trenches, slouchy anoraks, and classic motos. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Field workers using tablets with high-precision positioning attachments can now scan open utility trenches before they’re backfilled. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026 Marie Claire identifies high-collar outerwear as a defining trend of the season, spanning leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Marie Claire calls high-collar outerwear a defining trend of fall 2026, spanning funnel-neck leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches

Noun

Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Those risks can include operating heavy mowing equipment and having to navigate roadside ditches.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ditches

Noun

Officials urged displaced residents to check on their properties, clear gutters and remove debris before the rain arrives.

— Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026