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
Similar hard-substrate communities were also observed on rocks in the Aleutian, Kuril‑Kamchatka, Atacama, Puysegur, Atacama, and Mussau trenches.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
From underwater trenches to sea caves, there are myriad spaces where undiscovered creatures may be lurking.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
Waxed Barbour jackets and Burberry trenches fit for the blustery British outdoors have never gone out of style.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Speaking on his trenches counterpart, Smith pointed to the progression ahead for Booker.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Cropped trenches dominated the fashion scene throughout the fall, and if Madewell’s virtual shelves are any indication, the trend will continue into the spring.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Still, after sticking Annie so deeply in the psychological trenches, gesturing to the light at the end of the tunnel is also welcome.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
In the massive world of the NFL trenches, the domain of the largest of all professional athletes, Aaron Donald was an undersized anomaly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The Russian recruitment efforts have typically promised that university students can serve as drone pilots without risking their lives in bloody infantry assaults on Ukrainian trenches and fortifications.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
From underwater trenches to sea caves, there are myriad spaces where undiscovered creatures may be lurking.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
Waxed Barbour jackets and Burberry trenches fit for the blustery British outdoors have never gone out of style.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Speaking on his trenches counterpart, Smith pointed to the progression ahead for Booker.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
Cropped trenches dominated the fashion scene throughout the fall, and if Madewell’s virtual shelves are any indication, the trend will continue into the spring.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Still, after sticking Annie so deeply in the psychological trenches, gesturing to the light at the end of the tunnel is also welcome.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026
In the massive world of the NFL trenches, the domain of the largest of all professional athletes, Aaron Donald was an undersized anomaly.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The Russian recruitment efforts have typically promised that university students can serve as drone pilots without risking their lives in bloody infantry assaults on Ukrainian trenches and fortifications.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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There is an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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When on a ladder, use a four-prong garden tool in a plowing motion to push leaves out of gutters.—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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