as in embankment
a raised bank or wall made of soil
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prehistoric earthworks
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Recent Examples of earthwork
The jetty is a 1,500-foot earthwork coil of basalt rock and mud that sprawls into the mirror-like expanse of the Great Salt Lake.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
The suit was meant to ensure greater public access to these earthworks, which have historically been off limits to those who aren’t members of Moundbuilders for much of the year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024
The project also includes intersection improvements at Mt. Vista Boulevard, storm sewer installation, erosion control, earthwork and paving, according to the online information.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Aug. 2024
In 2018, after UNESCO began to consider the earthworks for World Heritage status, the Ohio History Connection sued Moundbuilders, seeking the full rights to the land.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2024
The suit was meant to ensure greater public access to these earthworks, which have historically been off limits to those who aren’t members of Moundbuilders for much of the year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024
The project also includes intersection improvements at Mt. Vista Boulevard, storm sewer installation, erosion control, earthwork and paving, according to the online information.
—River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Aug. 2024
In 2018, after UNESCO began to consider the earthworks for World Heritage status, the Ohio History Connection sued Moundbuilders, seeking the full rights to the land.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthwork
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Security was tight, with police vans and soldiers in body armor patrolling embankments, while a special detail followed President-elect Donald Trump.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The inspection found deterioration of the spillway outfall pipe, and trees growing upstream, downstream and along the embankment.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
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All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Some of these include walls made of concrete or other materials, or levees which can be made natural materials such as rocks and earth.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Opponents of the tunnel have argued the state should instead invest in other approaches in the Delta, such as strengthening aging levees and restoring natural floodplains to reduce flood risks, while changing water management and improving existing infrastructure to protect the estuary’s health.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Water managers in the upper basin states have come under criticism recently from environmentalists and officials in other states for moving ahead with plans for new dams and diversions that would take more water from the river.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the eruption remains stable as of Saturday, although lava is advancing westward, placing pressure on dikes and thickening along the resort's defenses.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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The ground nearby was inflated, indicating the presence of magma below, and now a swarm of earthquakes threatened to funnel the underground dike toward the village.Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
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Fishing and sailing boats are sheltered in a marina fronted by restaurants, while the ruins of a nearby ancient breakwater are still visible underwater.John Oseid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Vonk’s lawsuit accused the Neptune Society of Northern California of negligence, for the Naiad allegedly motoring at an unsafe speed and failing to keep clear of the breakwater, while no proper lookout was maintained.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Assad was a tyrant, to be sure, but many countries viewed him as a bulwark against religious extremists like the Islamic State.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many in Trump’s camp have advocated strongly against intervention in Syria, with some even urging tacit or direct support for Assad as a bulwark against terrorism.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hotel du Palais de l'Isle overlooks a quiet canal—one of the many that earned the city of Annecy its Venice of France monicker.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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Romeo Florez-Perez, 24, was sought in a homicide investigation by the agency that began after a body was discovered near the Emory Street canal around 8 a.m. Nov. 28, according to a press release Wednesday from the agency.Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Earthwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthwork. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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