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
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The species typically live a solitary life underground, but sometimes a heavy rain completely floods caves and the fish can find crevices and small openings to go from cave to cave.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In Graciosa, the second smallest island in the Azores, peek into the underworld at Furna do Enxofre, a huge sulphurous cave.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Media brands that cave to Trump, or appear to do so, risk alienating a huge swath of the American audience.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The species typically live a solitary life underground, but sometimes a heavy rain completely floods caves and the fish can find crevices and small openings to go from cave to cave.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
As dusk fell, small frogs were found near the mouths of caves as water flowed from their rocky openings, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In Graciosa, the second smallest island in the Azores, peek into the underworld at Furna do Enxofre, a huge sulphurous cave.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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With a cool, constant temperature of 54 degrees, the caverns are a perfect year-round adventure.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.—
Katie Chang,
AFAR Media,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Only people with a true governmental or journalistic purpose would be able to request a lawmaker’s address, and journalists who want to do so would need to submit an application, a letter of authorization, and a declaration under penalty of perjury to an elections office.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both films are also in the running for the 2026 Best International Feature Film Oscar, with Panahi’s Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Iranian French Luxembourgish co-production submitted by France, and Trier’s family drama entered by Norway.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather than spending millions in a relentless quest to solve the problems wrought by Coors Field, the Rockies appear to have capitulated to its whims.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their settlement comes on the heels of figures including Barack Obama and Kamala Harris criticizing corporate executives for capitulating to the administration’s demands.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The City of Waukesha has joined a growing list of area communities that have proposed fees to balance a budget beset by rising costs and a state property tax rule that limits local revenue.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That likely helped the Deutschland stay intact after it was beset in 1912.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The former Sherman Drive-In demolished in 1983 is currently overrun with weeds and bordered by a chain link fence.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Giant furry rhinoceroses overrun Fiyero and Glinda’s wedding, and viewers get a glimpse at Boq’s (Ethan Slater) transformation into The Tin Man.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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