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puddles

noun

plural of puddle

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. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 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, 4 July 2026

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pools

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The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Kuang Si Falls, Laos Kuang Si Falls starts off easy, with shallow pools that spill into wider pools.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

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