1
as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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2
as in discards
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditches
Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
This does not include cars that slide into ditches or crashes reported to local authorities.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
These joints were also designed to be lockable for bridging wide anti-tank ditches or canals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
But the grant was canceled anyway, leaving hundreds of residents in limbo and reliant on the same pipes that carry sewage to ravines, ditches and yards.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
These defenses consist of layered obstacle belts that include anti-tank ditches, concertina wire, concrete barriers, and minefields, all of which are difficult for Russian forces to breach.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
During this process, radial ditches in the outer ring that forms the distinct circle shape begins to emerge.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton season four wisely ditches the blackmail and delays Bridgerton’s indecent proposal.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Our rendition ditches the marshmallow topping in favor of a delicious pecan streusel.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
After spilling her drink, Wilson finally ditches the idea of warming it up, grabs a carton of milk and a bottle of Hershey’s syrup from the refrigerator and pours both into her mouth.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
The bill also ditches the burdensome cover-up requirement for claims against individuals.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Dion, with her blond bombshell waves, ditches her microphone for the glass potion bottle, holding it firmly to the sky.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The ditches drop deep into scraggly forest on either side of that road, and in the winter, cars often slide off and topple down the hill.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
This does not include cars that slide into ditches or crashes reported to local authorities.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
These joints were also designed to be lockable for bridging wide anti-tank ditches or canals.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
But the grant was canceled anyway, leaving hundreds of residents in limbo and reliant on the same pipes that carry sewage to ravines, ditches and yards.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
These defenses consist of layered obstacle belts that include anti-tank ditches, concertina wire, concrete barriers, and minefields, all of which are difficult for Russian forces to breach.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
During this process, radial ditches in the outer ring that forms the distinct circle shape begins to emerge.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
Fennell ditches the back half of the book (pretty much everything that happens after a key character’s death), while reading a great deal of unspoken desire between the lines.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton season four wisely ditches the blackmail and delays Bridgerton’s indecent proposal.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Our rendition ditches the marshmallow topping in favor of a delicious pecan streusel.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
After spilling her drink, Wilson finally ditches the idea of warming it up, grabs a carton of milk and a bottle of Hershey’s syrup from the refrigerator and pours both into her mouth.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
The bill also ditches the burdensome cover-up requirement for claims against individuals.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Dion, with her blond bombshell waves, ditches her microphone for the glass potion bottle, holding it firmly to the sky.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditches
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Indeed, her street style is more relaxed, featuring long leather trenches, loose jeans, track pants, and tank tops.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Colleyville Heritage dumps Argyle in 2 OTs Colleyville Heritage got a hugh lay in by Sameer Johnson at the fourth quarter buzzer, off an assist by Dmauri Evans, to tie the game at 48 allowing the Panthers to subdue Argyle 57-51 in double overtime on Thursday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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His girlfriend dumps him and leaves him with an empty apartment that could use some repairs.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, Gans discards the psychological and spatial logic that gave meaning to the original telling’s dream-like sense of disorientation.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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The eviction drama became a flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about how Hollywood discards its icons, especially those whose careers were derailed by addiction, health issues and the slow evaporation of studio offers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Massive heavy columns of ice are pulling away downspouts, gutters, and wires.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But they’re also attracted to soft or moisture-damaged wood in your home, such as near chimneys and gutters, window sills, and door frames.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … HEALTH HORROR – Medical watchdog unloads on VCU after nurse fired for viral anti-ICE TikTok video.—
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FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And with that, Kyle kills him, then unloads three more bullets into the body.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the interplay of these competing atmospheres can be compelling, the overall effect loses its power as the novelty wears off.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Someone loses their memory and that knowledge is lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ditches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditches. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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