as in pools
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 puddles
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Soon there were nearly 50 people huddling under umbrellas around the back of Thompson's car, some of whom had parked at the neighboring Northstar Family Church and walked through the wet grass and puddles to join the growing crowd.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Watch for puddles, as plenty of snow is going to melt around the area.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Add additional soil, if needed, if settling has occurred or standing water puddles are still present.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
At Burberry, models trod through faux-puddles in all kinds of buttery leather footwear, from moto and riding boots to heeled mary janes and strappy stilettos.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Soon there were nearly 50 people huddling under umbrellas around the back of Thompson's car, some of whom had parked at the neighboring Northstar Family Church and walked through the wet grass and puddles to join the growing crowd.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Watch for puddles, as plenty of snow is going to melt around the area.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Add additional soil, if needed, if settling has occurred or standing water puddles are still present.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
At Burberry, models trod through faux-puddles in all kinds of buttery leather footwear, from moto and riding boots to heeled mary janes and strappy stilettos.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddles
pools
Noun
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The spa also features a sauna, steam room, and plunge pools in each locker room as well as a co-ed Champagne room for pre- or post-treatment relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Puddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddles. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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