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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 was exiting to the east and no more significant rainfall was expected Friday night, but flooding was forecast to continue, the weather service said.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
There is little sympathy in the Republican coalition right now for the NGOs that have fattened themselves at the federal trough.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
These people just can't seem to get their snouts out of the public trough.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Zachariah and Terence Kent aren’t related, but Terence Kent does have two other brothers on the job from Melrose — Seamus Kent, who’s been at the public trough since 2012 and pocketed $178,920 last year, and Michael Kent, who climbed on the MSP gravy train in 2014 and made $178,920 in 2024.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
There is little sympathy in the Republican coalition right now for the NGOs that have fattened themselves at the federal trough.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
These people just can't seem to get their snouts out of the public trough.
—arkansasonline.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Zachariah and Terence Kent aren’t related, but Terence Kent does have two other brothers on the job from Melrose — Seamus Kent, who’s been at the public trough since 2012 and pocketed $178,920 last year, and Michael Kent, who climbed on the MSP gravy train in 2014 and made $178,920 in 2024.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trough
Noun
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Bell had opened the pipe steam valve by hand, which kept the lights on two hours after Titanic hit the iceberg, saving hundreds of lives.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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The initial test site is near UC Irvine’s recreation center, with pipes running beneath daycare facilities, and future experiments are planned for UC San Diego’s campus.—
Jesse Kuehn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But during city reviews, officials asked for a curb, gutter and sidewalk across the length of the frontage, which would destroy the trees.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Drew Guthrie, of the same engineering firm, said the drainage would be improved with development of the property as the construction would include a curb and gutter system and three drainage areas.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Belgium international is Villa’s chief build-up conduit and the one player who has started every league match this season and accrued the most minutes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bucks can’t afford to cough up the ball in their own trenches.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This sophisticated trench is crafted to withstand both rain and wind while maintaining a breathable feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The soldiers quickly unpacked their M-4 assault rifles, rocket tubes and belt-fed machine guns and deployed to the quiet snowbound forests, dressed in Arctic whites and vaporproof boots.—
Jim Huylebroek,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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First, its formula doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, and the small tube is just the right size to fit in my teens’ bags.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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This helps build habits and expectations through each stage of the funnel.—
Mustansir Paliwala,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Additional Tips to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder at Its Best Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trough. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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