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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Several contractors worked to repair damage to the 30-foot deep sewer tunnel and the surrounding utilities after the sinkhole appeared on May 8.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Bystanders initially had conflicting reports about whether the man was still in the sinkhole or had been swept out to sea, firefighters said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, one or two more NewHomes had fallen into the ocean or into a sinkhole, just like OldHomes used to do.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Around a million years ago, a sinkhole opened, turning the Cedar Creek waterway into an underground river.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Bystanders initially had conflicting reports about whether the man was still in the sinkhole or had been swept out to sea, firefighters said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, one or two more NewHomes had fallen into the ocean or into a sinkhole, just like OldHomes used to do.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Around a million years ago, a sinkhole opened, turning the Cedar Creek waterway into an underground river.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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Inter basin transfers created the illusion of abundance.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Looking forward, there are two more areas for potential tropical development in the Atlantic basin in early October.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the goal is a lineup with as few holes as possible, the Hurricanes do so more emphatically than any other team in the league.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The wire makes digging up the bulbs more difficult, but allows the foliage to easily grow through the wire holes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The drains were so inadequate that a visit to the gents toilet, even before kick-off, meant wading through puddles of urine.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those who instead see a flexible talent pool as a strategic advantage in building a dynamic and flexible company probably will fare better.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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This property is ideal for families because of its year-round indoor pool (there's also an adults-only outdoor pool that’s open seasonally) and on-site sports like tennis, racquetball, bocce ball, and volleyball.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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