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as in levees
a bank of earth constructed to control water
an elaborate system of dikes built to protect the lowlands from the relentless onslaught of the sea
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Recent Examples of dikes
Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Constructing protective structures such as levees and dikes can help, as can preserving natural landscapes, such as wetlands and estuaries that can act as a natural sponge to absorb floodwaters, in and near the cities, Shao and her colleagues wrote.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
The dikes would consist of walls surrounding the city, separating it from the lagoon, Lionello said.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
The core examples are nuclear power plants, dams, dikes.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Officials had worried that a system of dikes along the Skagit River would fail, and potentially inundate parts of Mount Vernon, a riverside town of about 35,000.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
13 Dec. 2025
Chinese mitten crabs burrow into levees, dikes, and stream banks, increasing erosion and threatening flood-control systems.
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Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
While the new dikes are funded by the federal government, the extensive reforestation efforts are privately covered by a non-governmental organization.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
City officials warned residents in the vicinity of the dikes to prepare to evacuate.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Constructing protective structures such as levees and dikes can help, as can preserving natural landscapes, such as wetlands and estuaries that can act as a natural sponge to absorb floodwaters, in and near the cities, Shao and her colleagues wrote.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
The dikes would consist of walls surrounding the city, separating it from the lagoon, Lionello said.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
The core examples are nuclear power plants, dams, dikes.
—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Officials had worried that a system of dikes along the Skagit River would fail, and potentially inundate parts of Mount Vernon, a riverside town of about 35,000.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
13 Dec. 2025
Chinese mitten crabs burrow into levees, dikes, and stream banks, increasing erosion and threatening flood-control systems.
—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
While the new dikes are funded by the federal government, the extensive reforestation efforts are privately covered by a non-governmental organization.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dikes
Noun
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In his view, its role is merely to maintain the levees for flood protection.
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Maintaining urban wetlands can help reduce flooding, protect property and recharge groundwater more effectively and for less money than building and maintaining levees.
Noun
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But the gold seekers, the ‘49ers, immediately set to digging ditches and canals to divert water, and so the new state soon allowed that practice, too.
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.
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For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase.
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With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space.
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But that friendship was betrayed as settlers dried up the Gila with upstream dams and diversions.
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Other risks to metal production from El Nino include the potential for aluminum and zinc shortages caused by low water levels in hydroelectric dams in China’s southern Yunnan province.
Noun
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The incident happened after two trenches collapsed in Oakland County in the last 24 hours.
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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Riding mowers are not designed for wet conditions and are more likely to roll on embankments.
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Been there as communities have tried to tame the mighty waters with levees and embankments, and battled 100-pound invasive fish.
Noun
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Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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“Dikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dikes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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