as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
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Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The research team plans to return to the Diamantina Fracture Zone to survey the rest of the trench in the hopes of finding more whale fossils and new forms of life, and the discovery raises the possibility of learning more about whale evolution by exploring the ocean’s other deep-sea trenches.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
The second discovery was made during the research vessel RV Dagon's expedition to the Tonga Trench, the second-largest trench in the world after the Mariana, in 2024.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
This poppy red trench is the kind of summer statement piece that’s worth the investment, especially with this discount.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
The research team plans to return to the Diamantina Fracture Zone to survey the rest of the trench in the hopes of finding more whale fossils and new forms of life, and the discovery raises the possibility of learning more about whale evolution by exploring the ocean’s other deep-sea trenches.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
The second discovery was made during the research vessel RV Dagon's expedition to the Tonga Trench, the second-largest trench in the world after the Mariana, in 2024.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
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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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An injured fawn trapped in a Loomis ditch got a second chance thanks to a rescue by South Placer Fire District firefighters.
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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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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Reaching the wreckage proved difficult as emergency workers, backed by paramilitary forces, climbed down a steep mountainside to the ravine up to 25 meters (80 feet) deep.
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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