as in levee
a bank of earth constructed to control water
the river backed up behind the dam until it formed a new lake
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
ice floes were damming the river
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Recent Examples of dam
Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 4 July 2025
In 1994, the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District retrofitted the Capay Diversion Dam, which was the longest dam in the world made of a rubber bladder.
—Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
These results highlight a strange irony: Humans have made the world more stressful for all kinds of animals by, for example, destroying their habitat and damming up rivers.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The $5 billion dam, Africa’s biggest hydroelectric project, is expected to more than double electricity generation capacity in Ethiopia, where around 60% of the population lacks access to power.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 4 July 2025
In 1994, the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District retrofitted the Capay Diversion Dam, which was the longest dam in the world made of a rubber bladder.
—Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
To solve it, the canal authority has now landed on a plan to dam the nearby Río Indio to create a new reservoir.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
These results highlight a strange irony: Humans have made the world more stressful for all kinds of animals by, for example, destroying their habitat and damming up rivers.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dam
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The state also works closely with the Bureau of Reclamation to manage flood protection in California, where several levee and dam safety projects are now in jeopardy, Nemeth said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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While Louisville's levee system protects much of the city, some parts of Jefferson County were inundated this week as the Ohio River rose.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Phoenix residents can petition for gates to block off alleyways, with over 1,100 already installed.—
David Ulloa Jr,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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At the agency, Trainor has muscled support to block Democrats from weaponizing the FEC against Trump and Republicans.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
Verb
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On a scouting trip several years ago, my mask kept filling with water.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Sherry, 65, and Monty Walden, 69, said the river rose above their 25-foot embankment.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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His daughters’ bodies were nearly 100 yards away down a small embankment, along with zip ties and plastic bags found strewn throughout the area, according to a police affidavit.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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In addition, Yoon is accused of obstructing warrant executions by the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) in December and January by mobilizing the presidential security detail and authorizing the use of force.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Verb
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Days after the Guadalupe River flooded and claimed dozens of lives, another major river in Texas has triggered warnings from the National Weather Service.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Thousands of comments flooded the platform owned by Trump.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Don’t plug too many appliances into the same outlet, and don’t rely on power strips for heavy-duty appliances, such as air conditioning units.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The European Union is racing to plug a shortfall of as much as $19 billion in Ukraine’s 2026 annual budget.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dam. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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