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potholes

noun

plural of pothole
as in basins

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Recent Examples of potholes How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks. — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potholes
  1. basins
  2. ravines
  3. canyons
  4. kettles
  5. gaps
  6. gulches
  7. fissures
  8. crevices
Noun
  • The deal also brought together a portfolio than now includes the Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Powder River basins, among others.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The aqueduct seemed to make the city’s founding river not just obsolete but dangerous, so construction began on catch basins, dams and reservoirs.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of basins
Noun
  • Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Lake Overstreet has about five miles of multi-use trails through live oaks (a northern Florida staple), hills and ravines surrounding a secluded 144-acre lake.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ravines
Noun
  • Riparian habitats, like creeks flowing through canyons, are home to sensitive creatures including California newts, frogs and toads.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also a lounging perch overlooking sweeping vistas of Mulholland and Laurel canyons and the Santa Monica Mountains beyond.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The long holiday weekend brings major savings on Le Creuset Dutch ovens, baking dishes, ergonomic utensils, whistling tea kettles, and cast iron bread ovens.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of kettles
Noun
  • Now those gaps were empty, glazed only by the view of leaf-greens and sky-blues.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • MXene nanosheets fill the microscopic gaps between those fibers, locking them in place and preventing slippage under physical pressure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaps
Noun
  • Plastic waste flutters and settles into gulches, catches in the fencing.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
  • Head right, and there came public land, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest with its creeks and gulches and two-bit towns like Peanut and Beegum.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Definition of gulches
Noun
  • Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Allegations expose fissures within SEIU Two law firms conducted separate investigations into Regan’s behavior at SEIU California, an umbrella group consisting of 17 local service unions.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fissures
Noun
  • For tighter spaces, a cotton swab or an old toothbrush can help lift residue and reach crevices.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevices

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“Potholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potholes. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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