Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s seven water reclamation plants don’t typically see a huge spike in treatment volumes at any point on Super Bowl Sunday because its basins are so large, according to Patrick Thomas, an agency spokesperson.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Northern and central basins have fared somewhat better but still remain below normal for this point in the season.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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When your winter is essentially one never-ending polar vortex, your house is likely a smattering of salty puddles and footprints.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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The building will include ground floor restaurants and stores, and will add an atrium that will create light wells, a fitness center and a business, said Hasen president David Hasenzahl.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Today, thousands of unplugged wells remain scattered across rural Illinois, quietly leaking methane and threatening soil and water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bhatia made it through 47 holes of this signature event until his first bogey when the strengthening wind sent his tee shot well over the green on the par-3 12th.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Another method is to use injection-spray bars to create thousands of small holes on a course, using nozzles that force water into the snow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are pools across Kansas City willing to do the same for a team or two.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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