1
as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
ditched his wife for a woman 30 years his junior
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2
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we ditched the old table at the town dump
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Recent Examples of ditch
Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Cartwright then attempted to run over Bryan, crashing the truck with the children inside into the ditch.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson opened up about ditching her skincare routine and gaining 15 lbs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
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Even the entertainment industry stands to gain by ditching bulky batteries for this self-powering tech; virtual reality headsets could become slimmer, more energy-efficient, and comfortable enough for all-day use.
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Noun
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Throw on anything from a shearling jacket, long trench, or oversized hoodie, to a fuzzy, faux fur coat or chunky sweater dress with this stylish headgear.—
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
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In a class-action suit, originally launched in 1993, the Cofán accused Texaco of dumping 18 billion gallons of oily wastewater across their ancestral lands between 1964 and 1990.—
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
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Reserve the smooth strained mixture and discard any solids.—
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Health inspectors cite the bagel shop after the half-and-half at the customer self-service counter was not discarded at the appropriate time.—
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Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.—
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Some other key tips to consider include clearing your gutters and checking your roof for anything that could cause problems.—
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The departure of Stockton and Warren leaves head coach Spencer Danielson with the task of replacing two secondary coaches.—
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Members of the Minneapolis City Council, in a joint statement, demanded that ICE leave the city following the shooting.—
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Even listening to a favorite song and dancing around the kitchen while unloading the dishwasher can become a beloved family ritual—just think about what brings your family joy, and go from there.—
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State officials said the flatbed was owned by J and A Towing, a business in Belding, Michigan, and that Greenville Steel was not involved in unloading the forklift.—
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If reaching shelter is not possible, either stay inside your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Indiana has lost more than 700 games in its history and now is one game away from a national title.—
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To our minds, Wednesday's horror, those kids who lost a mother, should supplant the inevitable circling of the ideological wagons and the parsing of the different angles of pictures taken at the scene.—
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditch. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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