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Recent Examples of lake
The region’s renowned rivers and lakes will likely be packed with folks getting their first dips of the season this holiday weekend.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Rescue crews managed to pull 13 survivors from the lake, including a child, while five others were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
In San Clemente, firefighters have typically had to get water from neighboring towns or from a golf course lake to quell fires.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Rescue crews managed to pull 13 survivors from the lake, including a child, while five others were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
In San Clemente, firefighters have typically had to get water from neighboring towns or from a golf course lake to quell fires.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The deck wraps around the home to offer unobstructed lake views, and includes outdoor dining for six, along with kayaks and paddleboards for exploring the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
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Set overlooking a serene pond and garden, the Diwan restaurant features a menu inspired by the flavors of the cuisines of Turkey, Iran, North Africa, Central Asia, and India.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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There was no house, no pool, no pond, not even utilities.—
David Caraccio
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Resorts have removed underwater meadows to preserve the postcard image of white sand and clear lagoons.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 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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The snowpack in the Rockies that feeds the river fell to record lows this winter, pushing major reservoirs downstream — like Lake Mead and Lake Powell — toward critically low levels.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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