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Earlier this week, La Guardia Airport had to deal with a sinkhole, and so did a school bus in the Bronx.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
The airport said that the runway was immediately shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Chopper 2 was over the scene as Port Authority workers and heavy machinery, including an excavator and a dump truck, converged on the sinkhole.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The sinkhole was discovered during the early morning hours of April 27 on Cub’s corporate property in the city’s utility easement, according to Elizabeth Bechel, the city’s administrative services director.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
The airport said that the runway was immediately shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of the sinkhole and make repairs.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Chopper 2 was over the scene as Port Authority workers and heavy machinery, including an excavator and a dump truck, converged on the sinkhole.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The sinkhole was discovered during the early morning hours of April 27 on Cub’s corporate property in the city’s utility easement, according to Elizabeth Bechel, the city’s administrative services director.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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The exact location of the stone within this large basin remains unresolved, as does the method of transport.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Rescuers had to use a complex long-line helicopter extraction to save the survivor from a basin at 17,200 feet, as brutal weather conditions and rugged terrain prevented a standard landing.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Fox hit big shots late as the Spurs avoided falling into a 3-0 hole, which no NBA team has escaped.—
Brian Mahoney,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Whenever your outfit feels a little plain, these goodies will inject some welcome personality—all without blowing a hole in your budget.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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At 20, Stevie's features float vaguely in the growing puddle of her face.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
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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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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