Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
Noun
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The retention basins are required by state law.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The bathroom is its own sanctuary, with stone basins that feel cool to the touch, deep tubs, and plush bathrobes by Garnier-Thiebaut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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As Bare spoke to The Star on a rainy Tuesday morning, the streetcar kicked up puddles before coming to a halt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Watch for puddles, as plenty of snow is going to melt around the area.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Iran is less vulnerable to attacks on desalination, because its water supply relies instead on dams and wells.—
Michael Christopher Low,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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This week’s events prove that prices at US gas pumps are controlled not only by domestic wells in Texas, New Mexico and across the United States – but by traders looking at supply and demand around the planet and placing bets on what’s going to happen next.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The peak of this dome occurred when the Hall coefficient changed sign, indicating that the dominant charge carriers switched from holes to electrons.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of those holes is the WNBA’s low pay, which forced players to supplement their income by playing overseas when the league was not in season.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to play Mega Millions Player can 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 Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The spa also features a sauna, steam room, and plunge pools in each locker room as well as a co-ed Champagne room for pre- or post-treatment relaxation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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