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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the raging floodwaters were too much for the levee to handle
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as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
we tied the boat up at the levee and started unloading the fish we had caught
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Recent Examples of levee
Increased federal spending in recent years has helped to improve U.S. ports, roads, parks, public transit and levees, according to a report released on Tuesday by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The government overhauled levees, flood walls, and pumping stations.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Some reinforce levees to protect crucial hurricane evacuation routes.
—Sabrina B. Valenti, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
With makeshift levees built from plywood and sandbags, Portland’s downtown was just barely spared.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The government overhauled levees, flood walls, and pumping stations.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Some reinforce levees to protect crucial hurricane evacuation routes.
—Sabrina B. Valenti, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
With makeshift levees built from plywood and sandbags, Portland’s downtown was just barely spared.
—Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for levee
Noun
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In the fall of 2017, the dam of accusations broke open with back-to-back exposés in The New York Times and The New Yorker.—
Ilya Marritz,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Fishing is prohibited within 250 feet of the dam, in accordance with California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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City officials hope the signs, fencing, orange safety barriers and exposed wooden decking at the end of the wharf will be gone by early next year.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The wharf has more than 4,400 wooden pilings, made of Douglas Fir.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The vehicle reportedly broke through a fence barrier before rolling down an embankment and flipping upside down onto the highway, according to Fox 11.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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The car continued down an embankment and came to rest on Coast Highway, police said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The small harbor tugboat tows vessels to and from the Marine Group’s boat lift piers and docks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With a dock capable of 4K, the Switch 2 looked great on my TV.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Last year, the Pacifica pier was closed for three weeks in January after it was battered during a severe winter storm that caused property and infrastructure damage in neighborhoods along the coast.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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One person was killed by the force of the explosion between the pier and the vessel itself, according to Simms.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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The quays around this warehouse saw millions of emigrants board ships bound for destinations such as America and Canada.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, the 54 rooms and four suites feature walls decorated with playful gold stencil motifs and views of either the Seine or the quay, and kids and adults alike will love the novelty of sleeping on a boat.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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“Levee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levee. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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