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Recent Examples of nullah
Until a few years ago, much of the city’s sewage was released untreated into the Ganges via public drains, or nullahs, which discharged along the same bank as the ghats, where people habitually bathe.
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Oliver Franklin-Wallis, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2023
The project involves the diversion of a nullah which is a lifeline for the area.
—Manish Chandra Mishra, Quartz, 10 June 2021
Oliver Franklin-Wallis, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2023
The project involves the diversion of a nullah which is a lifeline for the area.
—Manish Chandra Mishra, Quartz, 10 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nullah
Noun
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Authorities say the mountain sees about a dozen rescues and one fatality per year, with slip-and-falls in steep gullies being a common danger.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, the two climbers, aged 19 and 20, called for help the previous evening after one of them lost his footing and plunged 700 vertical feet down Avalanche Gulch, the major gully on Mount Shasta’s southern flank.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While many of us have a classic trench coat in our wardrobes, Meghan made the case for a trench dress.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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April showers tend not to require full-length trenches, especially as temperatures start to climb.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the way to the wadi, visitors can detour to the ruins of the frankincense capital of Samharam or drive up Jebel Samhan for a view of the clouds and a Baobao forest.—
Anna Zacharias,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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New geophysical surveys and coring of the wadi would shed more light on the hydrological aspects of the area, while other surveys might reveal where the eastward tunnels of the pyramid lead.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
5 Aug. 2024
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 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,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her soon-to-be husband waited for her where the arroyo opened to the road.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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At one still-damp arroyo, the cast-concrete components of a bridge had been tumbled 50 yards downstream from their foundation.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Roof inspections, gutter cleaning, and lawn prep are key exterior chores.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tucked into the coastal bluffs just off of Highway 1, Calla Lily Valley is a small gulch that explodes with vibrancy this time of year as hundreds of shoulder-high white flowers bloom in unison.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Mar. 2026
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Farther up the gulch, the water formed a pool, which gave off a rank chemical smell.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Nullah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nullah. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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