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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
Over the past two months, the S & P 500 has absorbed its largest drawdown since the spring — roughly 6% peak-to-trough — without any lasting technical damage.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The recurring trough frequently pushed the jet stream south, helping curve storms northward parallel to the East Coast and then out to sea, following the prevailing west to east wind pattern.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The most powerful portion of the storm was expected in the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers continuing into Christmas Day on Thursday, and a second trough pushing into the region Friday into Saturday.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition to replacing the wooden trough, the agency also continued the build out of the Green Line Train Protection System, meant to prevent head-on collisions on the tracks, and other improvements, including modernizing signals and brightening stations.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The recurring trough frequently pushed the jet stream south, helping curve storms northward parallel to the East Coast and then out to sea, following the prevailing west to east wind pattern.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
The most powerful portion of the storm was expected in the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers continuing into Christmas Day on Thursday, and a second trough pushing into the region Friday into Saturday.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
In addition to replacing the wooden trough, the agency also continued the build out of the Green Line Train Protection System, meant to prevent head-on collisions on the tracks, and other improvements, including modernizing signals and brightening stations.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
Noun
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, Carpenter walked into Jackson’s building and entered his apartment, apparently high on meth and carrying a meth pipe, sources said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four days after her disappearance, Amber’s body was found in a drainage ditch with cuts, including to her throat.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to investigators, the man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado northbound on Kilgore Road when the truck left the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
Natalia Jiménez-Stuard,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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That may not be considered overly important, but the media remain the best conduit between the England team and its supporters, even in the social media age.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Throw on anything from a shearling jacket, long trench, or oversized hoodie, to a fuzzy, faux fur coat or chunky sweater dress with this stylish headgear.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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The company’s Teal Wand allows women to collect their own vaginal sample, which is then placed in a tube and shipped to a laboratory for processing.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Art Supplies Art supplies will get messy fast if those tubes and bottles leak or burst.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Three animal control officers returned to the area and used the thermal drone to pinpoint the exact location of the missing pet, then waded through dense brush and a steep ravine to bring the animal to safety, Animal Services Manager Kyle Werner said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Even after authorities located Airen’s body down a large ravine in rural Bates County, many questions lingered.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The style is right on par with this season’s funnel-neck windbreaker trend that’s been worn by stars like Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Charli XCX.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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