weirs

plural of weir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirs
Noun
  • Surely that painful lesson helped Brunson weather the Spurs barrages.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Paltrow also has a record of weathering barrages of negative public opinion.
    Kelly Hartog, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • The British Government is desperate to make progress in tearing down trade barriers.
    Anand Menon, Time, 13 June 2026
  • While most Americans now live in states with some form of legal cannabis access, federal law continues to create significant barriers.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Northern snakeheads are freshwater fish and live in small and large streams, canals, rivers, ponds, reservoirs and lakes, according to the agency.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • The fitness center is awash in natural light, which is a great alternative to a jog along the city’s canals.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Ready to flaunt those thick locks?
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The Manchester City striker is six-foot-five, ties his flowing blonde locks in a bun and knocked in a team-high 16 goals to help Norway reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
    Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026
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“Weirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirs. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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