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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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but beyond the roller coasters and resort pools lies a city surprisingly rich in green space.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Around the world, terminal saline lakes are shrinking at an alarming rate, research shows.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Triple Lakes Trail This is the longest trail in Denali National Park, and takes hikers through forest, wetlands, alpine terrain, and three lakes.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The plume now extends for several miles and is monitored through a network of groundwater wells, the EPA said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city has activated other wells and collaborated with Manville Water Supply Corporation to help boost the water supply.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Meres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meres. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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