Synonyms of dredge

Antonyms of dredge

Collocations of dredge

dredge up
Frequency: 80 %

The investigation dredged up new evidence.

dredge the river
Frequency: 70 %

The authorities decided to dredge the river to improve water flow.

dredge for gold
Frequency: 60 %

The miners used machinery to dredge for gold in the river.

dredge the bottom
Frequency: 50 %

The company hired a team to dredge the bottom of the lake for debris.

dredge a channel
Frequency: 45 %

The port authorities needed to dredge a channel for larger ships to pass through.

Idiomatic Expressions for dredge

  • Phrase: dredge through
    Meaning: To search through something thoroughly or laboriously.
    Usage: She had to dredge through piles of paperwork to find the missing document.