Thesaurus results for LAKE

lake

noun

Definition of lake

as in pond

a large area of water that is surrounded by land They own a cottage on the lake. the shores of the lake

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Recent Examples of lake Ahmad grew up in Kashmir, a region in India’s northwest abutting the Himalayas, replete with vast valleys, glassy mountain lakes, and purple iris and cyan forget-me-nots. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 In September 2025, authorities pulled from the lake a truck with the body of an Arizona man who had been missing for two years, the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Experiencing water passively, as when savoring a lake or ocean view or hearing the sounds of waves, can also spur calm and help regulate stress response. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The entire platform must absorb constant wave motion and withstand high winds sweeping across the lake surface. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lake

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Noun

Spring-fed ponds stocked with bass, a cypress duck pond, wooded acreage for deer and wild bobwhite quail, orchards, gardens, and a swimming pool spread across the grounds.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Robinson’s father started him young, making the pond beside their Shreveport home a classroom by age 6.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pond

Noun

The calm waters of the coastal lagoons are perfect habitat for green sea turtles, and July through September is the best time to spot them .

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The atmosphere is low-key but looks-wise the island is a showstopper – it’s surrounded by a beautiful aquamarine lagoon with stunning beaches and vibrant marine life.

— Ann Lee, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of lagoon

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This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

Definition of loch

Noun

Instead of using the underground reservoir only to generate electricity, surplus electricity could be used to store pressure energy underground.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Both of its vast reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — have tumbled to record lows over the past few weeks.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

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