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
Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Consisting of five cascade hydropower stations, the dam will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River and could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 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
Jones helped his people block construction of a dam that would have flooded their community, and stood up to the FBI's attempt to close the tribe's first attempt at gaming.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Consisting of five cascade hydropower stations, the dam will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River and could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 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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Flash floods can develop within six hours of heavy rain, dam or levee failure.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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In 1912, for example, the levees on both rivers broke, causing 4 to 30 feet of water to inundate Parkin.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The Botox injections work by blocking a neurotransmitter that triggers sweat production.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, an air mass can sometimes block a storm, driving it north or northeast toward the Baja California peninsula and the west coast of Mexico.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Nor did the dozens of other Art Academy staff, students and supporters who have filled Cincinnati City Hall in recent weeks, pleading for the city to support the 156-year-old art school.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 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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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 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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The Effects of Burying Emotions Prioritizing archaic societal expectations over what is actually going on inside your mind and/or body can pack a punch.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Previous storms have flooded Mason’s building, damaging appliances and furniture, but this time she was mostly spared.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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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
Verb
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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