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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
The app analyzed Instagram reels of 129 major North American lakes to find the top 10 most Instagrammable lakes to go fishing.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
My mom, Enid, grew up out West and never reconciled herself to lakes as big as oceans, making their own weather like mountain ranges do.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Overlooking the expansive waters of one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States, the site offers a range of stays, from vintage and modern glampers to geodesic domes and design-forward tiny homes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 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
Spending time near rivers and lakes is also a mood-booster.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 14 May 2026
Summer means boating and fishing, while winter transforms the frozen lakes into ice fishing territory.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 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
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
My mom, Enid, grew up out West and never reconciled herself to lakes as big as oceans, making their own weather like mountain ranges do.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Overlooking the expansive waters of one of the largest artificial lakes in the eastern United States, the site offers a range of stays, from vintage and modern glampers to geodesic domes and design-forward tiny homes.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 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
Spending time near rivers and lakes is also a mood-booster.
—Kyla Mandel, Time, 14 May 2026
Summer means boating and fishing, while winter transforms the frozen lakes into ice fishing territory.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 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
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 wetland spans about 428,000 hectares (1,600 square miles) of lagoons, mangroves and marshes — roughly the size of Los Angeles — and has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 2000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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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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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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“Lakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lakes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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