weirs

plural of weir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weirs
Noun
  • The hills surrounding Verdun were literally reduced in height from the ferocity of the artillery barrages leveled against their slopes.
    Michael Jerome Plunkett September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
  • At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.
    Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The issue wasn’t settled until 1965, when NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft flew past Mars and saw no canals.
    David W. Brown, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Copenhagen Tours On The Water Copenhagen grew up around the water and its canals remain one of the most rewarding ways to experience the city.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Weirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weirs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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