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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
an elaborate system of dikes built to protect the lowlands from the relentless onslaught of the sea
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Recent Examples of dike
Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the eruption remains stable as of Saturday, although lava is advancing westward, placing pressure on dikes and thickening along the resort's defenses.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
Aerial photos show portions of the land – diked and drained for agriculture by the 1930s and cut in half by US Highway 30 by the 1970s – slowly returning to wetlands as levees broke down and breached.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Magma can travel several kilometers laterally within dikes and fissures such as is occurring near Grindavík.
—Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the eruption remains stable as of Saturday, although lava is advancing westward, placing pressure on dikes and thickening along the resort's defenses.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Verb
The southern banks along Svensen Slough, a side channel of the Columbia River, have transformed over time from historic spruce swamp into fields diked off by European settlers for farming.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
Aerial photos show portions of the land – diked and drained for agriculture by the 1930s and cut in half by US Highway 30 by the 1970s – slowly returning to wetlands as levees broke down and breached.
—Edward Stratton, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dike
Noun
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Before Trump took office, the funds were issued to improve California's water supply by raising the height of the dam at the San Luis Reservoir and constructing the Sites Reservoir, a project in Colusa County anticipated to cost billions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The project covered about 2.5 miles downriver of the dam, east of Marysville, and was designed to give salmon a safe place to eat and grow, while also improving local flood protection.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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In more rural areas, however, adaptation might require moving outdoor work hours to after sunset, when temperatures drop, or covering irrigation ditches to avoid excess evaporation that could leave crops parched during droughts.—
Alice Hill,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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The government responded with an affidavit, supposedly from a prominent general, saying that the land had to be cleared and fenced off for military reasons, to prevent terror attacks.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, the Chicago Department of Transportation fenced off the area under the Bryn Mawr viaduct after the campsite underneath it was cleared.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the final minutes began to bleed off the clock, the levee finally collapsed for Shrewsbury, as Richardson fired home a rocket through traffic to put Hingham ahead for good at 3-2.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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In Tennessee, a state of emergency was declared by the local authorities after a levee broke near the small town of Rives, which has a population roughly 250, along the Obion river.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some are straightforward trenches with the bottoms chopped off; some update the silhouette with asymmetrical closures; some add hoods or capes to up the visual intrigue.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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Now, trenches and anti-tank ditches line roads where convoys of armored vehicles pass.—
Olha Konovalova,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Freedom Of Access Access to financial products has traditionally been gated, especially on a global level.—
Bryan Benson,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once sedated, Deuce was placed in a specialized harness and aerially rescued from the embankment by a helicopter.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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No green space exists on the Plaza currently, save for the sloping embankments to the south of the Plaza along Brush Creek.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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For homeowners, advice includes ensuring lawns are cut short, overhanging branches are trimmed back, and gutters are cleared of leaves.—
Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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This can include building or retrofitting key parts of a home – like roof, walls, windows, decks, garages, fences and gutters, among others – with more ember- and flame-resistant materials, like concrete and steel.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Dike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dike. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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