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
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
People usually expect love to be a shelter of sorts in times like these — but when both partners are completely overwhelmed, that shelter can start to cave inwards.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 June 2025
According to the study, there is water seeping into the caves year-round, which keeps the groundwater levels stable and water temperature between 60 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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Noun
That was to be expected; the shock was how quickly and meekly Chelsea caved in, conceding two soft goals from crosses delivered into their penalty area within the space of three minutes.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
People usually expect love to be a shelter of sorts in times like these — but when both partners are completely overwhelmed, that shelter can start to cave inwards.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
This isn’t a nature film, but a human nature film – probing what has prompted our ancient ancestors, and our contemporaries, to make habitations out of caves and even urban storm drainage systems.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 June 2025
According to the study, there is water seeping into the caves year-round, which keeps the groundwater levels stable and water temperature between 60 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
Noun
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If, as Israel maintains, Iran’s nuclear program has a hidden element, then surely that would not be housed in the same places where UN inspectors roam, and in the case of Fordow, over which there has been a public discussion for days of what American bombs might penetrate its deep caverns.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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An equally short walk away were the caverns with underground springs for adventurous bathers.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 June 2025
Verb
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But there’s another reason for it: the handwritten paragraph also begins a paper trail, attesting to voice and style, that a teaching assistant can consult if a suspicious paper is submitted.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Or a therapist who submits weekly reports for a patient, only to later discover that the patient had been in custody for months.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Another wellness highlight is the property’s heated plunge pool tucked into a scenic grotto on the estate.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The Trump Administration has targeted international students at the elite university in a punitive move over the school’s refusal to sufficiently capitulate to a list of demands.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2025
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But Iran doesn’t seem ready to capitulate, The Economist’s Middle East editor noted: Officials told the Journal that Tehran feels Israel lacks a clear exit strategy and can’t afford to get caught in a war of attrition; a priority is keeping the US out of the fight.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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The world wasn't ready for Steven Spielberg's scary story of a beach town beset by a killer great white.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Other rituals to reclaim memories of once peaceful places beset by violence include the use of fragrant herbs and leaves the healers traditionally employ to reduce pain and bring comfort.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Would powerful cities like New York and Chicago overrun states without large industrial centers?—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The city in recent days has seen increasing protests by people concerned celebrity guests will overrun Venice with private jets and yachts.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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