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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
all of the wiring for the converted residential loft is concealed in a vertical trough
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Recent Examples of trough
This wide trough planter would look stunning with trailing plants spilling over the sides.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The fire department was equipped with a trough, mounted on wagon wheels upon which buckets hung at the ready.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Looking ahead to the weekend, an upper-atmospheric trough of low pressure will settle over the southwestern United States, sending a southwest flow into Texas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The doom-and-gloom predictions of the education establishment, long lined up at the trough, haven’t come to pass.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The fire department was equipped with a trough, mounted on wagon wheels upon which buckets hung at the ready.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Looking ahead to the weekend, an upper-atmospheric trough of low pressure will settle over the southwestern United States, sending a southwest flow into Texas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The doom-and-gloom predictions of the education establishment, long lined up at the trough, haven’t come to pass.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
Noun
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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,
4 May 2026
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Zaragoza stationed his men on the high ground, hidden behind cacti, behind walls of dilapidated forts, in ditches.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Fix leaky faucets, clean gutters and remove standing water from sources like birdbaths, plant saucers, and clogged drains that ants can use as a water source.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clogged gutters trap water all summer.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The sinking has damaged part of the Friant-Kern Canal, a major water conduit for farms, reducing its carrying capacity and requiring $326 million in repairs.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Iranian cinema classics are a hot cinematic commodity these days in the indie trenches.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Anne Hathaway turns heads in an oversized leopard trench in New York City on April 28.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Be sure to drive the historic Loop Road, explore a lava tube cave — formed about 15,000 years ago — and visit a 1,200-year-old tree and monoliths.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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These long tubes—made of perforated or porous plastic or rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends—deliver water slowly.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Why not try and capture an image of the moon during each major phase (excluding the new moon) as the line separating night from day sweeps across the lunar surface throwing ancient craters, ravines and mountain ranges into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Due to the truck’s location by a ravine near the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area, the recovery of the vehicle and body was reportedly delayed, initially stalling identification of the remains.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Featuring a refined double-breasted closure, a flattering cinched waist, and a dual-style funnel and V-neck design ideal for year-round wear, this trench coat is a capsule wardrobe staple here to stay.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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