Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: drains

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Usage examples:

$2.51 for stormwater, to upgrade storm drains to prevent flooding and protect local rivers.

Source: https://www.greeleytribune.com/2023/12/23/greeley-water-utility-rates-to-increase-by-an-average-of-7-84-per-month-in-2024/

Aim to remove all dirt, debris, leaves, and twigs from your gutters and downspouts to ensure the water can run off your roof and into the drains freely.

Source: https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/property/11-essential-jobs-gardening-experts-8928606

Alongside the beaver introduction at Ewhurst, Iron Age boars and Tamworth pig sows have been introduced to movable enclosures in the woodland to recreate natural processes, and drains are being blocked to restore areas that were once wetland.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/01/16/chompy-and-hazel-take-to-the-water-as-beavers-return-to-hampshire/

As noted, Salt Valley Wash originates to the west and north of Delicate Arch and drains a large portion of the Devils Garden, and the Fiery Furnace.

Source: https://www.canyoncountryzephyr.com/2023/01/15/to-glue-blast-pave-mob-delicate-arch-a-history-jim-stiles-zx45/

As one enters from the Moti Lal Nehru College side, the stretch is riddled with cracks, the stormwater drain was broken while covers of the drains were found open.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/pragati-maidan-tunnel-plagued-by-water-leakage-delhi-8519847/

As the city prepares for the rainy season, the council has promised to continue its efforts to clear critical drains and prevent flooding.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/mcc-demolishes-illegal-structures-around-g-t/

As the green chlorophyll drains away from each leaf, its underlying colors can be seen — in most species, yellow or brown.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/ct-home-garden-morton-0928-20231001-lnznz7caujaz3iw2xgbwkul6a4-story.html

Because the grass clippings can find their way into storm drains they can actually cause clogs that can become a serious headache.

Source: https://newstalk1280.com/ixp/71/p/motorcycle-grass-clipping-safety/

But he visits drains where work is going on and claims credit for the work being done by the government,” the minister said.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/some-remain-illiterate-despite-being-educated-in-iit-lg-on-kejriwal-targeting-pm-over-degree/

Chest drains are tubes inserted into patients’ chest cavities to help them breath by draining away fluids such as water, blood and pus.

Source: https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/health/lessons-from-treating-covid-19-patients-in-nottingham-could-save-many-more-lives-4142351

CONTRACTORS have started installing prefabricated vertical drains as part of the ongoing US$106.4 million East Coast Demerara (ECD) to East Bank Demerara (EBD) road linkage project.

Source: https://guyanachronicle.com/2023/04/04/cutting-edge-technology-being-used-on-us106-4m-ecd-ebd-four-lane-road/

"Crews have been out responding both to clogged drains, potholes, we've had four crews on street detail and then we've had our two tree crews responding," said Mozier.

Source: https://abc30.com/heavy-downpour-clearing-roads-flooded-streets-severe-weather/12874272/

During rainstorms, the City is able to channel rainwater to catch basins and storm drains in order to prevent flooding.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/featured/stormwater-pollution-prevention/

Engineers cautioned that a full examination of the dam after the water drains from the reservoir would be required to determine the precise sequence of events leading to the destruction.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/briefing/world-economy-dam-ukraine.html

"Everything from the catchment drains down, then it stays in that system.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-08-patrolling-honey-bees-expose-antimicrobial.html

For example, I noted that the Master Chief Collection drains the battery a little far beyond what I’d feel comfortable with on a long train ride.

Source: https://kotaku.com/steam-deck-battery-improve-games-best-pc-great-1850345890

Fruit flies stick to decaying or fermenting fruits and vegetables while drain flies stay around drains, leaky pipes or sewers.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/11118648/cleaning-whizz-fruit-flies-kitchen-miracle-item/

Healthy productive roses need a healthy, porous, organically rich soil that drains well and is mulched to retain water.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/story/2023-11-04/rose-location-one-of-the-biggest-factors-for-blooming-success

He recalled that the agriculture sector in Sindh suffered colossal financial losses to the tune of Rs1,400 billion due to torrential seasonal downpours as well as spillovers and breaches in the saline drains which were triggered by rains.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/05/14/lack-of-measures-to-rehabilitate-saline-drains-to-trigger-spillovers-during-monsoon-rains-sca/

His wedge into 7 nearly spins back off the green, and though he almost drains the par putt from distance, he’s tapping in for bogey.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/may/20/us-pga-championship-2023-third-round-live