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
The species diverged from its closest relative approximately 780,000 years ago, possibly after a population became isolated under glaciers in deep ocean trenches.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Residents fear dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and bury equipment underneath their branches.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Indeed, her street style is more relaxed, featuring long leather trenches, loose jeans, track pants, and tank tops.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Dig Trenches or Holes For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of other matchups will be crucial here, of course, especially the deep passing game and trenches.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the months before the surge in operations, police lost 25 armored vehicles to ambushes involving barricades, trenches and Molotov cocktail attacks, authorities said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Residents fear dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and bury equipment underneath their branches.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Indeed, her street style is more relaxed, featuring long leather trenches, loose jeans, track pants, and tank tops.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Dig Trenches or Holes For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of other matchups will be crucial here, of course, especially the deep passing game and trenches.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the months before the surge in operations, police lost 25 armored vehicles to ambushes involving barricades, trenches and Molotov cocktail attacks, authorities said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Clogged gutters and downspouts.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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