Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
Noun
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Officials say runoff across Colorado's river basins is expected to be only 21% to 37% of the median.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026 -
Flatheads are native to the large rivers of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio basins.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 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,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Sacramento Suburban Water District and the maintenance company entered into an exclusive agreement in 2023 to rehabilitate wells, which General Manager Dan York said has been valuable given the limited number of well maintenance companies in the region.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The city’s key Country Club and Flint Lake wells are aging and replacement is required.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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After making par on each of the first nine holes, Lopez made her move on the back with four birdies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Of the more than 40 million annual visitors to the state, about a quarter seek outdoor recreation, including fishing at the state’s extensive network of fishing holes—rivers like the Missouri and Mississippi, as well as more than 2,700 lakes—meaning a stop at Bass Pro is almost always in order.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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,
13 June 2026
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The predictable result is that hourly workers and lower-income residents seek hardship exemptions, fail to appear or struggle to comply with summonses altogether, while jury pools increasingly skew toward retirees and salaried workers who can more easily absorb the cost.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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