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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Recent Examples of cave
Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The Moroccan Navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 Your values shouldn’t cave to anyone’s pressure.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Excavations in Liang Bua cave on Flores in 2003 discovered a tiny species of human that rocked the world of human origins.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The Moroccan Navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Verb
But the hardline leadership in Tehran is unlikely to cave to US demands, according to our analysis.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 Your values shouldn’t cave to anyone’s pressure.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
Noun
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By the fall of 2024, the cavern's pool contained 212 fish.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Fire made the inhospitable conditions of caves more bearable, as caverns were often cold, dark, damp, and home to other residents like lions, bears, and hyenas, which had to be displaced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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An in-depth look at strategy Four of the candidates submitted op-eds to our opinion team outlining their policies.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The district also agreed to submit annual certifications in 2026, 2028 and 2028 showing that students are not using facilities designed for the opposite sex, education records are available for parent inspection, and related policies are posted prominently online.—
Kendrick Calfee
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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For Reykjavik native Gulla Jónsdóttir, the Aurora Borealis phenomena, molten-red erupting volcanoes, black sand shores and hot water grottoes were part of everyday life growing up.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The grottoes, just a half-mile in, are well worth visiting to see an example of the erosive powers of water and time.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In parts of Caracas and several interior regions, hardline Chavista groups have publicly denounced the government’s energy agreements with American firms and accused the leadership of capitulating to foreign interests.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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His father, a billboard magnate, was a stern man who would whip his son with a razor strap for stepping out of line, but the youngster refused to capitulate to his dad’s authority.—
Paul Bond,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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That distinction is the crux of the matter for luxury brands, already beset by the overall luxury slowdown, pushback on rising prices, and growing influencer oversaturation.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Both mother and daughter reflect on the troubles besetting their own family, as the mother tries to write a novel.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Gardening apps can drain a phone battery lightning-fast, like aphids overrunning your tomatoes.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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That followed star center Joel Embiid’s impassioned plea for Sixers fans to not sell their tickets after their venue — now named Xfinity Mobile Arena — was overrun by Knicks fans two postseasons ago.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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