as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Both findings suggest the colony does not mix with outside spider populations — these spiders have adapted exclusively to cave life.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Luckily for terrestrial mammals, the thermal conductivity of air tends to be fairly low, and moving to a cave or burrow or entering hibernation can offer relief from extreme conditions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
July 23 – August 22 Your values shouldn’t cave to anyone’s pressure.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Both findings suggest the colony does not mix with outside spider populations — these spiders have adapted exclusively to cave life.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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Located between the Sahara tent and the Do Lab, the Bunker is a gigantic subterranean cavern with room for 300 or so people — a dark and cool respite from the blazing Indio sun.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The caverns boast 4 miles of cave passages, as well as over 400 acres aboveground.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The plans submitted by the president say that the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is an eyesore that has long been criticized and has fallen into disrepair since its completion.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Take 25 Hours, in Long Island City, for example, which is freighted with a depressing ambience that is equal parts chemistry lab and subterranean grotto.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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This one-bedroom Airbnb is on the ground floor of the villa and showcases the building’s original soaring stone arches and curved ceilings that evoke an ancient grotto.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
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Faubus, the son of a Socialist, ended up capitulating to Confederate sympathies, as many segregationist Southern Democrats did, to appeal to his base.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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An emboldened new Iranian leadership has vowed not to capitulate.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Budgetary shortfalls have beset other large cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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But all was not well in America in 1976, in the aftermath of the unpopular Vietnam War and the presidential scandal that was Watergate, and beset by soaring gasoline prices amid crisis in the Middle East.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Each December, New York City is overrun with SantaCon attendees for one day.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … STREETS OVERTAKEN — Waterfront overrun by massive crowd as viral takeover pattern worsens.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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