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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
all of the wiring for the converted residential loft is concealed in a vertical trough
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Recent Examples of trough
Mahon’s Channel 4 stint has been full of peaks and troughs.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
But despite his fearlessness and aptitude for risk, the surfer isn’t immune to the peaks and troughs of life.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
On average, bear markets have taken 13 months to go from peak to trough and 27 months to get back to breakeven since World War II.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
But despite his fearlessness and aptitude for risk, the surfer isn’t immune to the peaks and troughs of life.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
On average, bear markets have taken 13 months to go from peak to trough and 27 months to get back to breakeven since World War II.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
Noun
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Mastercard runs quantum-threat drills inside its Cybersecurity Fusion Centers and has already swapped post-quantum algorithms into some internal message pipes.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Tasks included repairing barbed wire fences, castrating animals and laying irrigation pipes, the suit alleges.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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Leon Rose clearly didn’t like the fact that Thibodeau didn’t use guys like Landry Shamet, not really, and Delon Wright until the Knicks were in a ditch against the Pacers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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During a previous hearing, applicant Brian Will — who as DPR chairman recused himself from the committee’s discussion and vote — said the city of San Diego is requesting installation of a sidewalk, curb and gutter as part of the project, though there are no other sidewalks in the immediate area.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Ultimately the best flight sailed out over the driveway and across the sidewalk, and then curved to the right up the street until landing in a gutter of the adjacent property approximately 65 feet away.—
Michael Monson,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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In the late 2000s, both Ross’ crew and Cash Money were in Miami recording at Hit Factory, with Khaled serving as the conduit between them, passing tracks back and forth.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The brand also quickly sold out of the faux leather trench, minidress and Moto gloves.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The reactor will sit in an underground trench 25 feet deep and 80 feet long, covered by concrete and serviced by a 40-ton crane.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Purchase includes a glass testing tube as well as a bottle brush.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Portable air conditioner: These units will also have a tube for the exhaust that can run through any opening in your tent.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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Upper Funnel Measurement While much of marketing measurement focuses on conversions, upper funnel metrics like brand awareness, consideration and recall are equally critical.—
Rahul Wankhede,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake blends in cookies and funnel cake crunch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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