as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
Go Long and Lean While each element of this outfit is considered a classic (ballet flats, black trench, jeans), cut, proportion, and details take this look out of basic territory.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
And don’t worry—styling a trench takes virtually zero effort.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
After years of misery in the prestige-TV trenches, Doctor Odyssey himself just wants to have fun.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
British soldiers were among those winding their way around trenches in Romania with designs lifted from the battlefields of Ukraine.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
And don’t worry—styling a trench takes virtually zero effort.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
After years of misery in the prestige-TV trenches, Doctor Odyssey himself just wants to have fun.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
British soldiers were among those winding their way around trenches in Romania with designs lifted from the battlefields of Ukraine.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 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
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Baboons respond with sharp warning cries that echo through the ravine.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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