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
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin, the couple were interviewed in Chicago and admitted dumping their adoptive son's body in a ditch in Mequon.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaders have also been in discussions around ditching Vietnam’s version of de minimis, which allows goods valued at less than 1 million dong ($40) to skirt standard duties processes, like paying a VAT.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
According to police accounts: The case began in 1959, when a child’s bones were found in a ditch off Davis Road in Mequon, Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee and about a five-hour’s drive from Houghton in the Upper Peninsula.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin, the couple were interviewed in Chicago and admitted dumping their adoptive son's body in a ditch in Mequon.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
Of course, there was a practical reason for Jolie’s decision to ditch Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite accessory altogether.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaders have also been in discussions around ditching Vietnam’s version of de minimis, which allows goods valued at less than 1 million dong ($40) to skirt standard duties processes, like paying a VAT.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ditch
Noun
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Look for blazer-like details like the ones in Aritzia’s The Constant coat, or the sharp lines punctuating Another Tomorrow’s double-faced trench.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now, after Musk confirmed a bitcoin and crypto price game-changer, traders and analysts are speculating whether Musk wading back into the bitcoin trenches of X increases the chances of a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The cold front brought lake-effect snow, dumping 3.5 feet of snow in western and up to 20 inches in northern Lower .Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Before long he’s been dumped in the back of a police car, making the jostly trek to a segregated reform school known as Nickel Academy.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Look over the chestnuts and discard any with holes in them or that feel very soft when squeezed.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate; discard drippings or reserve for another use.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Examine plumbing fixtures, pipes, the roof, and gutters for leaks.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
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Unlike other permanent accent light solutions, where they're integrated into gutters or hidden in eaves, Nanoleaf's solution is clearly visible.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The most costly fumble came on a bad handoff with 5:01 left when the Panthers were starting to finally run the ball effectively and take time off the clock while trying to close out the game.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the grand tapestry of high-end jewelry, Roberto Coin is indeed a designer who not only understands his craft but reimagines it, leaving behind a trail sparkling with timeless allure.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lewis wasn't going to take that lying down, and in typical messy fashion, unloaded his hot takes on Whitfield.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The boys’ mom had just parked at a shopping center and was outside of the car, unloading items to bring inside, at the time of the shooting, Huerta told Los Angeles ABC station KABC.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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This week's episode, which aired on TV Wednesday and was available to Paramount+ subscribers Thursday morning, saw competitors cross an arctic lake in kayaks and hold their bodyweight to cross a ravine in a zipline-style challenge.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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From there, a bridge spans a short ravine into one of the lushest and most wooded portions of the trail.Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The betting market seems to have concluded that Kansas City has lost its knockout punch.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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All three women are seen as potential holdouts on his nomination in a chamber where Republicans will soon hold a 53-47 majority that has little room left to lose anyone else from inside the GOP.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ditch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ditch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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