as in ditches
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 trenches
Dig Trenches or Holes For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of other matchups will be crucial here, of course, especially the deep passing game and trenches.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the months before the surge in operations, police lost 25 armored vehicles to ambushes involving barricades, trenches and Molotov cocktail attacks, authorities said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Brands like Dior, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein styled their pairs with equally classic staples like button-downs, crewnecks, and trenches.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Oversized belts cinched over trenches, trousers, and skirts made a strong showing on the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2025/2026 runway in Milan–a clear signal that bold belting is back and ready to elevate everyday styling.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The high seas also include extraordinary undersea landscapes such as submarine mountains and deep-sea trenches.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
The company’s founder and CEO Kelly Garner brings two decades of narrative content experience from the traditional TV trenches, having produced for CBS, Bravo, and NBC before ascending to executive roles at NBCUniversal and Syfy/USA.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Plenty of other matchups will be crucial here, of course, especially the deep passing game and trenches.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the months before the surge in operations, police lost 25 armored vehicles to ambushes involving barricades, trenches and Molotov cocktail attacks, authorities said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Brands like Dior, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein styled their pairs with equally classic staples like button-downs, crewnecks, and trenches.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Oversized belts cinched over trenches, trousers, and skirts made a strong showing on the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2025/2026 runway in Milan–a clear signal that bold belting is back and ready to elevate everyday styling.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The high seas also include extraordinary undersea landscapes such as submarine mountains and deep-sea trenches.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenches
Noun
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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,
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
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This does not include cars that slide into ditches or crashes reported to local authorities.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 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
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“Trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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