billabongs

plural of billabong, Australian
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water taking a break from our trek through the outback, we bathed our tired feet in the still waters of a billabong

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Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
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  • This home is in a building that offers amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a wine storage and tasting room, a golf simulator, and a private cinema.
    Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • The resort is expected to include 18 stand-alone pavilions with private pools and extensive luxury amenities on the west side of the island and 21 private building lots on the east side of the island, with prices ranging from $7-to-$21 million.
    Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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  • Of the more than 40 million annual visitors to the state, about a quarter seek outdoor recreation, including fishing at the state’s extensive network of fishing holes—rivers like the Missouri and Mississippi, as well as more than 2,700 lakes—meaning a stop at Bass Pro is almost always in order.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • The search centered on the Desolation Wilderness, a nearly 64,000-acre section of the Eldorado National Forest, west of South Lake Tahoe and known for its granite peaks, dense forests, remote lakes and challenging terrain.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 June 2026
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“Billabongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabongs. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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