as in caverns
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 caves
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
In December 2017, Said took some of his executives on a corporate retreat on the Iranian island of Qeshm, a fishing community with salt caves, mangrove forests, and dramatic canyons.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Lured by life-changing payouts, prospectors are taking even more extreme risks by entering deep, unreinforced caves and pits – even in the treacherous rainy season.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
After exploring the caves in awe, Dorje sat cross-legged on the rocky ground next to his father, Dorje Tsegyal.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Today, the municipality doesn’t seem too eager to promote its affinity for the international language (its tourism office tends to focus more on local castles and caves), but Herzberg has achieved near-mythic status among some Esperantists.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
In northeastern California lies a series of caves that formed thousands of years ago when volcanoes erupted lava that later solidified, leaving behind tunnels wide enough for humans to walk through.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The southern coast boasts scenic beaches, luxury, and plenty of family-friendly attractions including boating, snorkerling, and exploring caves.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
With 30 miles of trails suited for all levels, there are so many ways for visitors to explore the rocky spires, grasslands, and talus caves—Bear Gulch Cave to the east and Balconies Cave to the west.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
In December 2017, Said took some of his executives on a corporate retreat on the Iranian island of Qeshm, a fishing community with salt caves, mangrove forests, and dramatic canyons.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Many of the rooms at this ultra-luxe hideaway dangle from rocky ledges, are sandwiched between cliff crevices or are embedded like caves in the interior of the mountains, connecting guests intimately with the landscape.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Lured by life-changing payouts, prospectors are taking even more extreme risks by entering deep, unreinforced caves and pits – even in the treacherous rainy season.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
After exploring the caves in awe, Dorje sat cross-legged on the rocky ground next to his father, Dorje Tsegyal.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Today, the municipality doesn’t seem too eager to promote its affinity for the international language (its tourism office tends to focus more on local castles and caves), but Herzberg has achieved near-mythic status among some Esperantists.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
In northeastern California lies a series of caves that formed thousands of years ago when volcanoes erupted lava that later solidified, leaving behind tunnels wide enough for humans to walk through.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The southern coast boasts scenic beaches, luxury, and plenty of family-friendly attractions including boating, snorkerling, and exploring caves.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caves
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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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Their birth was a crucial waypoint on math’s inexorable march from the numbers and shapes that people encounter in everyday life into ever more abstract caverns of thought.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Greggio said Gabby consistently turns his school work on time, takes pride in it and submits high-quality work.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Rising from the Mediterranean, this little isle, full of dramatic peaks and grottoes, has been tempting travelers for 2,000 years.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 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
Verb
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Expensive oil has already sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Verb
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After Jamie Gittens overruns the ball, Jorrel Hato picks up the pieces and reworks the move out wide to Cole Palmer.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pythons are constrictors, known to grip prey in their jaws, coil around it, then squeeze until the victim capitulates.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Caves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caves. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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