as in levee
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the river backed up behind the dam until it formed a new lake
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
ice floes were damming the river
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Recent Examples of dam
Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Washington Diablo dam on Skagit river in Washington state.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That same night, students got word that the nearby Bee Tree dam was breaching, an event that might have overwhelmed the campus with water.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
Washington Diablo dam on Skagit river in Washington state.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Verb
The Santa Ana River was temporarily dammed once in 1996 for a jet ski competition.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dam
Noun
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The state also works closely with the Bureau of Reclamation to manage flood protection in California, where several levee and dam safety projects are now in jeopardy, Nemeth said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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While Louisville's levee system protects much of the city, some parts of Jefferson County were inundated this week as the Ohio River rose.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The bill also strengthens the federal government’s ability to combat illicit use of digital assets by allowing the Treasury to block access to stablecoins issued by foreign entities that fail to comply with U.S. law.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The Senate Armed Services Committee passed a limited-but-similar measure in its version of the bill to block renaming of bases in Virginia.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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His daughter, former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, is running to fill his seat.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Many in the City of London fear that Reeves will try to fill a growing hole in her fiscal plans by increasing taxes on the financial services sector, such as an increase in the bank levy, or on wealthy individuals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Preliminary information indicated serious injuries were reported after a vehicle went down an embankment, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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The rider was ejected onto the highway, and the motorcycle came to a rest on a dirt embankment next to the highway, Lopez said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Washington blames Hamas for prolonging the war and obstructing humanitarian aid.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Days after the Guadalupe River flooded and claimed dozens of lives, another major river in Texas has triggered warnings from the National Weather Service.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Thousands of comments flooded the platform owned by Trump.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
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There to plug his beer brand’s partnership with the wrestling juggernaut, his quick speech in front of an American flag drew audible boos from the audience at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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Clubs often bring in a flurry of budget signings to plug gaps rather than form a team’s foundations.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dam. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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