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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Swim or scuba through the crystal-clear cenotes, millennia-old sinkholes scattered throughout the nearby jungles—the cold waters make a refreshing alternative to Tulum's white-sand beaches.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
University of Nebraska-Omaha Public Safety security cameras show the moment two vehicles fell into a sinkhole on Tuesday — and how the drivers were able to get out.
Details: https://t.co/BI8L0WKoUN pic.twitter.com/PAX1Nb3xnX
Police arrived within five minutes of the rescue.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Karst landscapes are known for their underground drainage systems, caves, and sinkholes — environments where unusual species can thrive in isolation, far from sunlight.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
University of Nebraska-Omaha Public Safety security cameras show the moment two vehicles fell into a sinkhole on Tuesday — and how the drivers were able to get out.
Details: https://t.co/BI8L0WKoUN pic.twitter.com/PAX1Nb3xnX
Police arrived within five minutes of the rescue.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Karst environments form when soluble rock dissolves over time, creating networks of caves, sinkholes and underground waterways.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Karst landscapes are known for their underground drainage systems, caves, and sinkholes — environments where unusual species can thrive in isolation, far from sunlight.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
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Many major river basins, including the Colorado River Basin, are experiencing record-low season-to-date snowpack levels.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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There would be a total of 14 data center buildings at the site, along with two electrical substations, a utility switchyard and stormwater detention basins, according to plans.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Florida overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and dug out of a 12-point hole after intermission on Sunday, but could not close out the Hawkeyes, who will face Nebraska on Thursday in Houston.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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The burst of activity came as Earth was hit by a complex wave of solar energy, delivering a one-two punch from multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) alongside a fast stream of solar wind from a coronal hole.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many lagoon tents boast outdoor decks with private plunge pools and expansive living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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