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Recent Examples of lake
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Following Saturday's incident, the Beech Grove VFD offered tips about lightning safety in the outdoors that included getting out of lakes, ponds, and pools immediately; avoiding sheltering under isolated trees; and moving away from fences, windmills, and power lines.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That will prevent polluted excess water being sent on estuaries east and west of the lake that have befouled waters with blue-green algae that has led to massive deaths of marine life within the past decade.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Lyngbya has been confirmed elsewhere on the lake in recent months and years, the Observer reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Following Saturday's incident, the Beech Grove VFD offered tips about lightning safety in the outdoors that included getting out of lakes, ponds, and pools immediately; avoiding sheltering under isolated trees; and moving away from fences, windmills, and power lines.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That will prevent polluted excess water being sent on estuaries east and west of the lake that have befouled waters with blue-green algae that has led to massive deaths of marine life within the past decade.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Lyngbya has been confirmed elsewhere on the lake in recent months and years, the Observer reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
Noun
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River, stream, lake, ocean, or pond–Southerners know that sometimes the best balm for a fraught mind or stressful season is a quick trip to the nearest body of water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Across the pond, Dwayne Johnson sported a million-dollar Jacob & Co.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The man drowned while snorkeling at a beach — while the woman was swimming in a lagoon pool.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Further afield, on a small island across the lagoon, stands a remarkable addition to Venice.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 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 18 May. 2026.
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