as in pool
a small often deep body of water splashing in the puddles on the way home from the bus stop

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Recent Examples of puddle Not to mention, the suede upper is protected with a 3M Scotchguard treatment that repels water, so you’re quite literally covered for any rain showers or dirty puddles. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025 Judging by how wet the bottom of my pants leg was, this puddle was much deeper than the first. Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Poorly draining lawns with pooling or puddles are also candidates for aeration. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025 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, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for puddle
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  • More than 20 televisions will show football and sports with live music, pool tables and a central horseshoe bar.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
  • There’s also a pool and spa, sports court, fireplace, guest house, gym, wine cellar, two-car garage and several sitting and dining areas.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Puddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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