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
Water from a recent flood remained as puddles, in some spots ankle-high.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Proceed with caution when driving over standing water or puddles.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Although there is no running water, there has been rain so there are big puddles lying around.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Plus, the Gore-tex detail means rain, puddles, and questionable cobblestone streets aren’t going to be an issue on travel days.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Raise your outdoor furniture pieces on pavers or risers to keep legs out of puddles and melting snow.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 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, 10 Jan. 2026
The soil is collapsing, leaving something resembling large puddles among the freshwater marshes.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Proceed with caution when driving over standing water or puddles.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Although there is no running water, there has been rain so there are big puddles lying around.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Plus, the Gore-tex detail means rain, puddles, and questionable cobblestone streets aren’t going to be an issue on travel days.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Raise your outdoor furniture pieces on pavers or risers to keep legs out of puddles and melting snow.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 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, 10 Jan. 2026
The soil is collapsing, leaving something resembling large puddles among the freshwater marshes.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddles
pools
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The resort feels considerably more secluded than some of its competitors because of this, with each of its discreet 66 cottages (all with private entrances; suites have private pools) enveloped by lazily drooping palm trees and other local fauna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The superyacht is home to not one but two mosaic plunge pools—one of which also sports that lifting floor—as well as three galleys for the owner, who adores cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Puddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddles. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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