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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 lakes
Some lakes and reservoirs have shrunk by as much as 90%.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The setting blends medical expertise with cutting-edge technology and therapies on one of Austria’s most scenic lakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The travel company says searches for Florida and California beaches are up 50% this summer, and interest in local destinations like lakes, mountains, and national parks has spiked 65% year-over-year.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Prime series, based on the bestselling novel Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, takes us to idyllic Canada in the fictional Barry’s Bay, where gorgeous lakes and charming homes are the springboard for an unforgettable romance ten years in the making.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
Whistler is also home to over 31 miles of alpine hiking trails, four championship golf courses, four lakes for water sports, three rivers for white water rafting, as well as the famed Peak 2 Peak gondola.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Cottonwoods prefer moist areas, often growing along rivers and lakes.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Other lakes in the metro area also are currently experiencing die-offs, including Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Acres of green space and miles of trails in places like the Montrose Bird Point Sanctuary snake between lakes and lagoons and along rivers.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
The setting blends medical expertise with cutting-edge technology and therapies on one of Austria’s most scenic lakes.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The travel company says searches for Florida and California beaches are up 50% this summer, and interest in local destinations like lakes, mountains, and national parks has spiked 65% year-over-year.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Prime series, based on the bestselling novel Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, takes us to idyllic Canada in the fictional Barry’s Bay, where gorgeous lakes and charming homes are the springboard for an unforgettable romance ten years in the making.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
Whistler is also home to over 31 miles of alpine hiking trails, four championship golf courses, four lakes for water sports, three rivers for white water rafting, as well as the famed Peak 2 Peak gondola.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Cottonwoods prefer moist areas, often growing along rivers and lakes.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Other lakes in the metro area also are currently experiencing die-offs, including Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lakes
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Her team collected 20 water samples from five temporary rainwater ponds at Gunma Ecological Park in Pará state, Brazil, in April 2025, along with 100 tadpoles of the Venezuela snouted treefrog (Scinax x-signatus) from each pond.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Platja de Riumar, Ebro Delta The Ebro Delta is one of Spain's largest and most distinctive natural landscapes — a vast mosaic of wetlands, lagoons, rice fields, and barrier beaches extending into the Mediterranean.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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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
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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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Lake Lanier had the most drownings, boating accidents and injuries of all major reservoirs in Georgia last year.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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However, California saw heavy rainfall this year, filling the reservoirs and rivers.—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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“Lakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lakes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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