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
Iranian cinema classics are a hot cinematic commodity these days in the indie trenches.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 May 2026
Advancing through the exclusion zone on their way to Kyiv, soldiers dug trenches in radioactive soil in the Red Forest — one of the most radioactive areas on Earth — and exposed themselves to high levels of contamination.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
The men in the community dug trenches to make way for the first pipes, which finally came in 1968, Mayhew-Jones said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Lambros has been in the recruiting trenches for nearly a decade.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Aquariums are positioned above these trenches such that flow through sea water and aquarium tank rinse water can be discharged directly to the collection system.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Hutton’s elegant-yet-tomboyish character spends the film in silks and trenches, with an iconic burgundy Bottega tucked beneath her arm.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
So, offensive tackle is the play, and Fano makes way too much sense as Miami looks to bolster its trenches.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 May 2026
Advancing through the exclusion zone on their way to Kyiv, soldiers dug trenches in radioactive soil in the Red Forest — one of the most radioactive areas on Earth — and exposed themselves to high levels of contamination.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The story’s most significant character, save Miranda herself, is Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who once toiled alongside Emily in the assistant trenches and finally surpassed her.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
The men in the community dug trenches to make way for the first pipes, which finally came in 1968, Mayhew-Jones said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Lambros has been in the recruiting trenches for nearly a decade.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Aquariums are positioned above these trenches such that flow through sea water and aquarium tank rinse water can be discharged directly to the collection system.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Hutton’s elegant-yet-tomboyish character spends the film in silks and trenches, with an iconic burgundy Bottega tucked beneath her arm.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
So, offensive tackle is the play, and Fano makes way too much sense as Miami looks to bolster its trenches.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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Lupines flourish in ditches and on highway embankments—especially north of Duluth along Highway 61, the Minnesota scenic byway that traces Lake Superior's north shore.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep moisture away from your home’s foundation by making sure gutters are clean and empty and using splash blocks at the end of downspouts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Preservationists, the town and the property owner appear to have been at a stalemate since 2018, and walls are now covered in invasive vines, windows are broken out, gutters are dangling and paint has peeled off windowsills.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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