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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
That trough was exiting to the east and no more significant rainfall was expected Friday night, but flooding was forecast to continue, the weather service said.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
There is little sympathy in the Republican coalition right now for the NGOs that have fattened themselves at the federal trough.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
These people just can't seem to get their snouts out of the public trough.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Zachariah and Terence Kent aren’t related, but Terence Kent does have two other brothers on the job from Melrose — Seamus Kent, who’s been at the public trough since 2012 and pocketed $178,920 last year, and Michael Kent, who climbed on the MSP gravy train in 2014 and made $178,920 in 2024.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
There is little sympathy in the Republican coalition right now for the NGOs that have fattened themselves at the federal trough.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
These people just can't seem to get their snouts out of the public trough.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Zachariah and Terence Kent aren’t related, but Terence Kent does have two other brothers on the job from Melrose — Seamus Kent, who’s been at the public trough since 2012 and pocketed $178,920 last year, and Michael Kent, who climbed on the MSP gravy train in 2014 and made $178,920 in 2024.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
Noun
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Now Currently, most regulations that address phosphorus runoff cover sources that can be easily identified, such as discharge pipes.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The tent includes features such as a small TV room and visible air-conditioning pipes.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With no access to public sewer lines and unaffordable septic systems, some families have dug ditches to divert the waste.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But during city reviews, officials asked for a curb, gutter and sidewalk across the length of the frontage, which would destroy the trees.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Drew Guthrie, of the same engineering firm, said the drainage would be improved with development of the property as the construction would include a curb and gutter system and three drainage areas.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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Developing this economic conduit is a key objective for the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s vast overseas infrastructure investment program.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists began excavating and reconstructing the palace complex in the mid-1970s, including the original stone embankments, water conduit and drainage channel.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Bucks can’t afford to cough up the ball in their own trenches.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More Southern Grandma Makeup Tips 7 Old-School Beauty Trends That Are Coming Back This Year Choose a Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick offers a dose of longer-lasting color and an inherent elegance.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Nasal and sinus congestion, as well as fluid buildup, can block these tubes, keeping them from functioning correctly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Challenges In Collectible Investments Unlike private equity, collectible markets are informal, fragmented, and lightly regulated, lacking standardized deal funnels and data transparency.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Seeding Square does all the planning for you and even includes a small funnel to avoid spills.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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