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Recent Examples of lake
Someone who’s kayaking at a local lake, for example, might make their way to a small island away from the main swimming area and decide to dive in to cool off.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
That is why the public is warned about swimming in lakes or allowing dogs to drink from bodies of water with an algal bloom.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
The Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, located in Wisconsin Dells, will open to the public on June 2 with four treehouse-style villas overlooking the lake’s shores.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Altenberg also emphasized the need to be good caretakers of the lake, including protection against invasive species such as Asian carp.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
That is why the public is warned about swimming in lakes or allowing dogs to drink from bodies of water with an algal bloom.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
The Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, located in Wisconsin Dells, will open to the public on June 2 with four treehouse-style villas overlooking the lake’s shores.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Altenberg also emphasized the need to be good caretakers of the lake, including protection against invasive species such as Asian carp.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
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Coal ash ponds and acid mine drainage pose additional threats, with the EPA identifying over 1,000 U.S. sites contaminated by coal ash, affecting rivers, streams, and drinking water according to the Citizens’ Climate Lobby report.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Let native species find your pond naturally—and don’t introduce non-native amphibians. Don’t pick them up.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Once the site of a residence for admirals in the British Royal Navy, the park includes Clarence Cove, where a favorite locals’ activity is to jump from the jagged cliffs above the quiet beach into a sparklingly blue lagoon.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Likewise, while the castle at Balmoral has been valued at $80 million, the Times includes the surround estate — including vast lochs, mountains and moores — at around $278 million.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The Loch Ness monster, in a grainy image now considered iconic, appeared as a dinosaur-like creature cruising across Scotland’s famous loch, or lake.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Spinrad visited Southern California in late May and was taken aback by the number of people raising concern over the agency’s ability to continue predicting atmospheric river events, with all of their implications on public safety, reservoir operations and hydro power.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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