pond

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Recent Examples of pond The decomposing body of what appears to be a male was found in a retention pond off of I-75 and State Road 70 on Friday, Aug. 8, according to spokesperson Randy Warren of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), per WWSB and WRAL. Janelle Griffith, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025 Leaving a population of catchable bass in small lakes and ponds is the key to many hours of future enjoyment. Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 Aug. 2025 Even the small lakes and ponds in the center of the town of Montana are a 15-minute walk away. Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 This year, the cranes had a nest along the banks of a west side pond with two eggs. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pond
Noun
  • From sparkling lakes to scenic hikes to wineries and distilleries, Blairsville has it all.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The lake balances residential development with natural stretches, offering something for everyone. 4.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Recent samples taken from the Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs showed high amounts of these toxin-producing cyanobacteria, which can be harmful to people, pets and livestock, according to a press release from the department.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Pipelines from the reservoirs could carry water to Travis County.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The best way to see the refuge is on a boat tour with a local guide; Natural Habitat Adventures and Caño Negro Experience both offer excursions to this unique ecosystem of canals, waterways, and lagoons.
    Mona Gable, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
  • Gamers to watch out for amid the lochs and highlands this season include Survivor stars Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho and Natalie Anderson, as well as Big Brother‘s Tiffany Mitchell and Ian Terry.
    Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

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“Pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pond. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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