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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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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 May 2026
The waterproof construction helps keep feet dry in light rain or shallow puddles, while the breathable lining prevents things from getting too stuffy.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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 May 2026
The waterproof construction helps keep feet dry in light rain or shallow puddles, while the breathable lining prevents things from getting too stuffy.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddles
pools
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As the resort’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Hōkūpa‘a Tower guests will not only find larger indoor and outdoor room layouts, but will also gain access to The Lānai, a private lounge-style space with complimentary food and drinks, a private bar, and infinity-edge cocktail pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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“Puddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddles. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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