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sinkhole

noun

Definition of sinkhole

as in basin

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Recent Examples of sinkhole Out in an overgrown corner of the 33-acre cemetery last week, Hatcher said initial speculation of a sinkhole led her to consider having the pit backfilled for safety reasons. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 In the 1890s, Henry Flagler’s crews leveled a massive burial mound to build his Royal Palm hotel across the river, selling skulls as souvenirs and dumping the rest of the human remains into a sinkhole, never since found. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Florida’s highest waterfall tumbles down a verdant, 100-foot-deep sinkhole. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 The runway was previously closed after a sinkhole formed around the Memorial Day travel rush. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sinkhole

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Moving too much water from a basin can negatively affect downstream environments, which is why large transfers need state review before approval.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Experts say the Teesta River basin, where the hydropower project is being built, lies in a seismically active region marked by young, fragile rock formations riddled with fractures and underground pockets that can trap ancient gases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of basin

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The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Below it, there’s a wide concave base with a drainage hole that’s ideal for faux flowers, real flowers, or decorative rocks.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

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
The top spray instantly zaps away high temperatures, while forced convection in the lower puddle continuously draws away residual heat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of puddle

Noun

Delgado and his family were attending a social gathering at the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool, part of the Lake House at the Martin’s Landing complex, according to FOX affiliate WAGA.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Book a stay at the waterfront Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy the pool and daily afternoon tea time.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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