weirs

noun

plural of weir
as in sluices

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  1. barrages
  2. barriers
  3. canals
  4. locks
Noun
  • For weeks this past spring, Israelis sought shelter from Iranian ballistic missile barrages, sometimes sleeping in underground train stations and parking lots.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of barrages
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  • Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment rates, growing trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping the landscape for markets, according to Fidelity International.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The legislation was included on the 2025 list of global trade barriers compiled annually by the Office of the US Trade Representative.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of barriers
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  • Other residents use separate pressure-irrigation systems supplied with Boise River water delivered through canals and laterals.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Often called the Venice of the South, Cape Canal features 400 of miles canals lined with gorgeous waterfront homes.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of canals
Noun
  • Norwegian soccer sensation Erling Haaland cut his signature blonde locks last week in advance of the first game of the Premier League season.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The new shade continues a gradual shift toward lighter locks for Kate.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of locks
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