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
Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Five other miners were rescued last week -- one of whom was taught to scuba dive to make his way to the mouth of the cave, rescue workers said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
But the hardline leadership in Tehran is unlikely to cave to US demands, according to our analysis.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Not many people can say they were rescued out of a cave, but Brooklyn resident Aidan Kaminer sure can.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Five other miners were rescued last week -- one of whom was taught to scuba dive to make his way to the mouth of the cave, rescue workers said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Indeed, one snap shows the wall beginning to cave in underneath the shattered windows that still had the bar’s neon signs hanging above the collision.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
But the hardline leadership in Tehran is unlikely to cave to US demands, according to our analysis.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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Travelers can also enjoy nearby cenotes, natural swimming holes often found inside limestone caverns, and explore the Yucatán region’s iconic Mayan ruins.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Water is a constant threat The men became trapped during an expedition to find gold within the cramped and muddy underground caverns.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Known for posting covers of American radio hits in front of a green screen, Magdum submitted his petition for an O-1 nonimmigrant visa and was met with a request for evidence (RFE), an official notice stating that his application needed clarification before a final decision can be made.—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The relocation process would involve the Bears submitting a statement of facts to the league.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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The garden fills a grotto on the north side of the gigantic 387-acre West LA campus, which was donated in 1888 specifically for use by veterans.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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After capitulating against the Timberwolves, the Nuggets must take a step back, trade away Cam Johnson and Aaron Gordon, and load up for a three-year run in Jokic’s final sprint starting in 2029.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Who thought that this blockade would make Iran capitulate?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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Bass was also beset with challenges, being an incumbent in a city beset with problems.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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But there's been a spike in attacks in the park related to the armed conflict that's beset the region for more than 30 years.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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In it, a Native Hawaiian family struggles to reclaim the ancestral lands that colonization, tourism, and rampant development threaten to overrun.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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On May 10, Pierre’s team won the final game of the national championship at the Parc Sainte-Therese stadium in Port-au-Prince’s Petionville area – one of the few areas of the capital not entirely overrun by gangs.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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