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
Ultimately, some in the Hollywood trenches see the reaction to Tilly as overblown.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The resulting microplastics are so widespread, they’re found in places as remote as ocean trenches and as close as human breast milk.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
And a lot of people in the restaurant/bar trenches are aspiring comedians and/or actors — hence ServerTok.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
At age seventeen, he was conscripted to dig trenches for Hitler’s army.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
The black-and-white 1950s scenes of domestic life, bomb shelters and war trenches look amazing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators used tools including open-source information and high-resolution satellite images to identify the sites and specifics such as firing ranges and trenches.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
While many were watching the models wearing the storied Manhattan house's spring 2026 designs—which included oversized slacks, trenches, and a touch of chiffon—we were rapt by Fanning's hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chicago Bears, with young quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson, are an example of a team trying desperately to shore up its trenches.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The resulting microplastics are so widespread, they’re found in places as remote as ocean trenches and as close as human breast milk.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
And a lot of people in the restaurant/bar trenches are aspiring comedians and/or actors — hence ServerTok.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
At age seventeen, he was conscripted to dig trenches for Hitler’s army.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
The black-and-white 1950s scenes of domestic life, bomb shelters and war trenches look amazing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators used tools including open-source information and high-resolution satellite images to identify the sites and specifics such as firing ranges and trenches.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
While many were watching the models wearing the storied Manhattan house's spring 2026 designs—which included oversized slacks, trenches, and a touch of chiffon—we were rapt by Fanning's hair.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The Chicago Bears, with young quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson, are an example of a team trying desperately to shore up its trenches.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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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,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mosquitoes need water to breed, so limit standing water around your home by cleaning gutters and downspouts, removing leaves from low-lying areas and draining dishes under flower pots after rainstorms.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Zone 1 — which extends 30 feet from a building — requires property owners to do things such as clear dead plants, grass as well as leaves and pine needles from yards, roofs and gutters; trim overhanging branches; and keep a 10-foot gap between trees.—
Hannah Ruhoff,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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