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At LaGuardia Airport, a sinkhole was found near one of the runways, forcing that runway to shut down for emergency repairs.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The sinkhole was located near Runway 4/22, one of the airport's two runways, according to the Port Authority.
—Clara McMichael, ABC 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
Later, a sinkhole developed where her garage had been, filled with her broken pottery.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The sinkhole was located near Runway 4/22, one of the airport's two runways, according to the Port Authority.
—Clara McMichael, ABC 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
Later, a sinkhole developed where her garage had been, filled with her broken pottery.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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Nearby Shingle Creek overflowed beyond its banks, while water flowing from neighborhoods north of State Road 50 and State Road 408 poured into the same basin serving Orlo Vista.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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River basins from the western coast to Colorado to the southwest are also less than 20 percent of normal, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Rai closed in commanding fashion, playing his final 10 holes in six-under par without a blemish on the scorecard en route to a closing 65 and a three-shot victory at nine-under overall.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The waterproof construction helps keep feet dry in light rain or shallow puddles, while the breathable lining prevents things from getting too stuffy.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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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,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The pool attendant during a recent visit was especially intuitive, offering towels and drinks on cue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Dotted with palm and mossy cypress trees, the grounds host a 125,000-gallon, grotto-style pool with a slide and waterfalls, along with a basketball court and a dock.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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