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Recent Examples of lough
On the shores of Belfast's lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa is a serene escape from the buzzy city scene.
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Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lough
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There’s the mix of distinctive scenery, from the French Quarter to the swamps to deserts, lakes and cities that can stand in for other more expensive metropolises from New York to Taipei.—
Stuart Miller,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Thanks to the microclimate around the lake, this allows the cherries to thrive despite the harsher temperatures of the region.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Diaz is described as Hispanic female with brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing about 160 ponds.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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The problem is that weeds in England are nowhere near as tough as weeds on this side of the pond.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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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Indeed, a yacht trip around the island reveals only a handful of other boats, turning cerulean lagoons into private swimming pools.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Sea Grant Extension Agent Carolyn Kovacs will discuss the species and ecology of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, as well as the lagoon’s Eyes on Seagrass Blitz and how you can get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, dam and reservoir operators rely on rainfall and snowfall forecasts to manage the water supply; fishermen in the $320 billion commercial fisheries sector rely on forecasts to stay safe as do tourism and recreational boating communities.—
Louis Uccellini,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the river’s two largest reservoirs, are both 33% full.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
16 Sep. 2024
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What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
Peoplemag,
7 May 2024
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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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