pond

noun

Definition of pondnext
as in lake

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Recent Examples of pond Construction plans include adding to the three-mile SouthPark Loop urban trail, with two pedestrian bridges that lead people over an already-present pond. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Rounding it all off is a monthly $1,034 HOA fee availing owners to Gray Head’s amenities, which include 16 miles of private trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, along with tennis courts and a fishing pond stocked with trout. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 According to Henderson, a healthy pond should include both mechanical filtration, which removes debris from the water, and biological filtration, which supports beneficial bacteria that break down fish waste and other organic matter. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 As Sean will show, this had been one of the ugliest ducklings in the pond for a very long time. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pond
  1. lake
  2. reservoir
  3. lagoon
  4. tarn
  5. loch
Noun
  • As of July 6, the lake is 84% full, according to Texas Water Development Board data.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Authorities and water safety experts have long advised visitors planning a day at the lake to take precautions to prevent accidents and drownings.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of lake
Noun
  • Hundreds of homes have burned, three firefighters were killed battling flames in Colorado, and a helicopter helping with another Colorado fire crashed into a reservoir, killing the pilot.
    — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • While no one is predicting specific storms yet, confidence is growing that this climate pattern could have major impacts on everything from snowpack and reservoirs to insurance costs and travel.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of reservoir
Noun
  • The lagoon, which serves as a drainage detention basin, spans 212 acres and has an average depth of about 6 feet, according to the city’s website.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Terrazzo flooring composed of four natural stones and Murano glass elements recall the movement and gradation of the Venetian lagoon.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lagoon
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of tarn
Noun
  • This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Definition of loch

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“Pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pond. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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