meres

noun

plural of mere, chiefly British
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District

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  1. puddles
  2. pools
  3. lakes
  4. wells
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of puddles
Noun
  • The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
  • Kuang Si Falls, Laos Kuang Si Falls starts off easy, with shallow pools that spill into wider pools.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Definition of pools
Noun
  • While the area was formerly covered by prehistoric lakes, today the water here mainly exists as seasonal wetlands, gurgling geysers, hot springs, and a hypersaline lake that’s saltier than the ocean.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • Brain-eating amoebas are more commonly found in warm freshwater lakes and rivers, while flesh-eating bacteria are primarily found in warm brackish water, which is a mix of fresh and salt water.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of lakes
Noun
  • According to Max Power, the wells are expected to evaluate hydrogen flow rates, pressure behavior, gas continuity, concentrations, deliverability, and the overall scalability of the underground system.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Disinfecting live wells and bilges with a bleach solution (one-half cup bleach to 5 gallons of water).
    — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of wells
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“Meres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meres. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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