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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Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Poorly draining lawns with pooling or puddles are also candidates for aeration.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Co-founded in 2004 by Vanessa Branson (sister to Richard Branson) and business partner Howell James, El Fenn, with its over-the-top rooms, sparkling pools, and signature red-and-white umbrellas, might be one of the most Instagrammed hotels in the world.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Gators have won three national titles since the last time the Nittany Lions did, and the state and regional recruiting pools are much deeper in Florida, but the path to the College Football Playoff looks harder in the SEC, which simply has more good teams than the Big Ten.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Anglers taking a grass carp should register their catch with the lakes ranger at (479) 876-9581 or the fisheries staff, (479) 855-5068.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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As its parks department notes, the city has 22 lakes, 12 gardens, 7 golf courses, and 180 parks with 55 miles of biking and walking paths.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sorbara sees upside to Q4 oil production expectations due to the potential for incremental upside from the Harkey remediation wells.—
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CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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In particular, Wimberger's bill limits aid to communities that have a public drinking water system, because there are currently no standards in place for those with private drinking water wells.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Meres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meres. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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