1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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2
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditch
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere Renate Reinsve ditched her shoes and walked barefoot through the party, which was carpeted.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For starters, Roger Hurlbut said, the tributary is a shallow ditch for stormwater runoff.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nicholson wrote that the Jim Crow-era murder musical is the best kind of smart filmmaking, a barn-burner about religion and art and race that ditches the speeches for scenes of action and romance.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere Renate Reinsve ditched her shoes and walked barefoot through the party, which was carpeted.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditch
Noun
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Stripped of the extra buttons, buckles, and belts that define a classic trench, the car coat is all about restraint and minimalism.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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There is so much context and so much being created in real-time, a depth of output that is terrifying, like floating over the Mariana trench.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officials have been watching dam levels since a storm last week dumped heavy rain across the state, which led to catastrophic flooding that washed away roads and homes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the Hurricanes have adapted from being a dump-and-chase team to becoming one of the league’s more dangerous on the rush, Staal and Martinook still predominantly relied on using their forechecking to force turnovers and create chances.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The foundation owns books donated or discarded by various library branches.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clogged or Damaged Gutters and Drain Spouts Ice and snow can clog your gutters and drain spouts, causing water to overflow and create damage to your roof, siding, and landscape.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ramon Ramirez Bloodsports This New York City band sings grandiose gutter rock that reminds you the human experience is suffering at every turn.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Across America, only six in 10 caregivers remain employed, and half report work disruptions — arriving late, leaving early or quitting entirely.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Light rain fell as ambulances lined up outside the cemetery and began unloading dozens of plain wooden caskets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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With the bases again loaded, Ole Miss cleanup hitter Tristan Bissetta unloaded on a Higgins pitch and gave Ole Miss the lead with a 464-foot blast to right field.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fine’s husband, Michael, lost an arm after a car crash in 2010, setting off her yearslong work on health care legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is the mayor’s second attempt at a higher office, after losing a 2018 bid for governor against Pritzker.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditch. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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