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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
That trough has allowed the marine level to expand after its brief stints of compression and brings down temperatures, Gass said.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Witnesses said wind suddenly came from the north and created eight to ten-foot troughs around 3 p.m. local time, which Boat Captain Joby Cefalu suggested is worse than 30-foot waves on the sea, according to South Tahoe Now.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 June 2025
Today's fog harvesters are usually mesh nets mounted onto frames with a trough or basin underneath.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
During the expedition, researchers also collected sediment samples, water and biota samples throughout the Southern Ocean at depths of up to 13,000 feet and across abyssal plains, hydrothermal vents, troughs, canyon walls and sea ice, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Witnesses said wind suddenly came from the north and created eight to ten-foot troughs around 3 p.m. local time, which Boat Captain Joby Cefalu suggested is worse than 30-foot waves on the sea, according to South Tahoe Now.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 June 2025
Today's fog harvesters are usually mesh nets mounted onto frames with a trough or basin underneath.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
During the expedition, researchers also collected sediment samples, water and biota samples throughout the Southern Ocean at depths of up to 13,000 feet and across abyssal plains, hydrothermal vents, troughs, canyon walls and sea ice, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
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This suburban Milwaukee community is increasing its water rate by 22% South Milwaukee’s water rates are increasing by about 22% to recover costs of multiple construction projects, including lead pipe replacements.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Back in 2001, some anthropologists got permission from a museum to borrow twenty-four clay pipe fragments that had been dug up in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare used to live.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: 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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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The driver of the minivan, a 49-year-old man, was found in a ditch off the road with minor injuries.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The project also includes the addition of a new multi-use path and drainage improvements including storm sewer installation, water main upgrades, construction of detention ponds and curb and gutter replacement, officials said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Most houses come equipped with those 24-inch long gutter extenders that do a great job of directing the water away from the foundation but deposit all that stormwater right onto the lawn.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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One hole was for the electric box for the 120-volt outlet, and the other hole was for a one-gang electric box the conduit that would house the fiber optic cable.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Take Letters to Wendy’s, which tells its story via a year’s worth of customer comment cards, all submitted by an unnamed narrator who treats the fast-food space as a conduit for existential riffing.—
Dan Leach
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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The Nankai megathrust zone lies only 40 to 60 miles off the densely populated hubs of Osaka and Nagoya and the Tōkai industrial belt—and the area’s trench geometry happens to aim tsunamis straight at the shore.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
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Archaeologists found storage trenches, part of a defensive wall, sections of a key road, the outlines of soldiers’ homes and numerous pits, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Housed in its signature slim silver tube, this sheer yet buildable lip color delivers a rich plum tint that magically flatters nearly everyone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Its attached solar panel charges all day, then automatically lights up the glass tube after hours for easier nighttime reading of the gauge.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Creating spaces — physical or digital — that evoke deep emotional connection builds loyalty that no marketing funnel can replicate.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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They were sprinkled into tuna and wild rice, and for dessert, with mulberries and funnel cake.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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