as in ponds
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
Along with the neighboring proglacial Harlequin and Grand Plateau lakes, the three lakes have more than doubled in that period, according to NASA.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This gentle, mostly downhill trail meanders past five crystal-clear alpine lakes, each perfectly framing the Matterhorn like nature’s own postcard.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The following list was adapted from her larger guide to area lakes, with AI assistance utilized to help curate and organize the final 12 selections for this article.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Which inland lakes in Michigan are warmest?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in bodies of water like lakes and rivers and in soil.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The area turned into a dry basin, 3 to 5 km below sea level, punctuated with salty lakes similar to today’s Dead Sea.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Enjoyment at the waterfront America’s coastlines, shorelines, lakes and rivers are often prime destinations for vacationers, but access to them can be limited by private development, and parking and admission fees can be costly.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Naegleria fowleri is naturally present in warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers and ponds.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This gentle, mostly downhill trail meanders past five crystal-clear alpine lakes, each perfectly framing the Matterhorn like nature’s own postcard.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The following list was adapted from her larger guide to area lakes, with AI assistance utilized to help curate and organize the final 12 selections for this article.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Which inland lakes in Michigan are warmest?
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in bodies of water like lakes and rivers and in soil.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The area turned into a dry basin, 3 to 5 km below sea level, punctuated with salty lakes similar to today’s Dead Sea.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Enjoyment at the waterfront America’s coastlines, shorelines, lakes and rivers are often prime destinations for vacationers, but access to them can be limited by private development, and parking and admission fees can be costly.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Naegleria fowleri is naturally present in warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers and ponds.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lakes
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood This 423-acre park protects a long, forested stretch of the Verde River bolstered by three shaded lagoons.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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The reintroduction team assumed most of the population would settle in the southern third of Indiana, where large reservoirs and river systems create ample habitat.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Warmer temperatures increase evaporation, drying out rivers, reservoirs, soil and vegetation, and speeding up Earth’s water cycle as more water goes back into the air for precipitation.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Lakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lakes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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