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The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
During the annual swan roundup, vets have also found a few wild swans that had flown in and settled on the lake, which would be allowed to stay.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
There are more than 760 lakes and more than 560 streams across its 1 million-plus acres, as well as about 25 glaciers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The drones monitor vessel movements and help crews identify unusual or dangerous activity across the lakes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
During the annual swan roundup, vets have also found a few wild swans that had flown in and settled on the lake, which would be allowed to stay.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
There are more than 760 lakes and more than 560 streams across its 1 million-plus acres, as well as about 25 glaciers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The drones monitor vessel movements and help crews identify unusual or dangerous activity across the lakes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
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Original wood paneling lines much of the interior, while the heavily landscaped grounds feature winding stone paths and a koi pond tucked into the backyard.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The couple, who got married in 2012 and share four kids, seem interested in packing their bags and heading across the pond for a while.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The lagoon acts as an amplifier.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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As of Sunday, the fishing society had raised over $1,500 — almost twice as much as 10 years ago — and plans to restock the lagoon in May.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Cruising through one of the park’s 22 larger lochs is essential; several tour operators, including Cruise Loch Lomond and Sweeney’s Cruise Co, sail from ports around the park.—
Andrea Bussell,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The mammals thrive across habitats from inland rivers and lochs to rugged coastal environments.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the high resolution of Webb’s instruments clearly reveals dense star clusters along with large reservoirs of gas and dust.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The reservoirs that hold the majority of its water are nearing historic lows.—
Sarah Kaplan,
Washington Post,
10 May 2026
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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