culvert

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Recent Examples of culvert Police recovered two live 9 mm rounds from the Sonata and a Polymer 80, known as a ghost gun, with a 9 mm magazine loaded with 10 rounds from a culvert where Martinez Mendoza allegedly threw it, the report said. Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Route 736 Bridge and Culvert Replacement Description: Replace the culvert on Route 736 over the Blumenschein Ditch. Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025 Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain: 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. Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025 In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger. Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for culvert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culvert
Noun
  • If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, the massive, albeit picturesque, gullies were made because of poor farming practices during the 1800s.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Gang members apparently gained access to the slum via a gully that runs parallel to the Auto Route of Delmas, the main thoroughfare.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.
    Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
  • 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.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Bucks can’t afford to cough up the ball in their own trenches.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Garbage disposal: Pour some down the drain with baking soda to help deodorize and cut grease.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Mix 1 cup each of baking soda and vinegar and pour it down the drain.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culvert. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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