sinkholes

plural of sinkhole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
Noun
  • Visitors in search of flush toilets and wash basins can find them at the visitors center and the immigration station; they’re also reported at other building installations on the island.
    Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • How a state agency keeps water basins full One especially troubling sign of aridification is out of sight but, at least in Arizona, not out of mind.
    Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The wells are drilled much longer and more are fracked at once—called simul-frac—so fewer rigs, frac fleets, and people are required.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
  • In 2015, Crawford and Person visited Uganda and Rwanda to help build and drill wells to give communities clean water.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the demographics reverse, smaller labor pools are available and more creativity is needed by employers to build a team.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
  • 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, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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