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watershed

[waw-ter-shed, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌʃɛd, ˈwɒt ər- /


NOUN
drainage basin
Synonyms
NOUN
landmark
Synonyms


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They urged commissioners to not repeat the same mistake and to deny the project’s plan until they have more details on the data center’s impact on traffic, roads, public safety, the watershed, and noise.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“This transaction is a watershed moment as we now do expect more hyperscalers to evaluate issuing equity to fund their growing capex needs,” says analyst Divyaunsh Divatia of Janus Henderson.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But I would always hope for us to have some crazy watershed moment in addition to this natural grinding momentum we’ve built.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The company, which is facing another watershed social-media trial this summer, has said it plans to appeal both verdicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In 1954, as we have seen, the watershed of this branch of the Miramichi was heavily sprayed.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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