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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddles
pools
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Guests are invited to soak in natural pools, bubbling hot springs, and a lake that stretches as far as the eye can see.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The hotel, literally next door to the festival grounds—this means no sitting in traffic—is lovely enough, with 336 rooms and suites across six beachfront acres, including two massive outdoor pools, lush gardens, and a full range of water-sport options.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Puddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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