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
Verb
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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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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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Its attractions include a mossy, cool grotto of ferns as well as vast views of Ashdown Forest and distant towns.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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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Records show the beleaguered Longwood, Florida, clinic has been beset by legal and financial problems.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Maybe she is beset by need to copulate, by the desire of the eggs inside her for their own plot of land.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many perennials that have been popular for years actually will overrun your garden, extending far into landscape beds and choking out other plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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There are lots of vines, shrubs, and herbs that grow quickly, but many are invasive or can overrun a garden completely.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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