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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirs
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Russian barrages are aiming at power plants and large substations, and procuring replacement equipment such as transformers can take months, according to Dennis Sakva, an energy sector analyst at Dragon Capital, a Ukrainian investment company.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026 -
The fighting included fighter jet sorties, exchanges of rocket fire and artillery barrages.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Authorities installed concrete barriers outside the federal building following protests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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These kinetic barriers restrict rate capability and dramatically reduce usable capacity under fast-charging or cold-climate conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico Expansive rain gardens, nature trails, lakes, and canals create an out-of-the-ordinary resort feel.—
Amber Kallor,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The watershed also is situated on relatively flat, low-lying and porous terrain, enabling higher tides to penetrate deeper into the freshwater marshes through the vast network of canals that holds the watershed together.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead of his signature wavy dark brunette locks and scruffy hot prof facial hair, Garfield rocked sandy blonde curls and a clean shaven look.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Garcia has worked with Kelce for years, but his relationship with Kelce made headlines back in May 2025, when the New Heights podcaster was speculated to have undergone a hair transplant when his locks were noticeably longer and thicker during that year's NFL season and Super Bowl.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Weirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirs. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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