as in puddles
a small often deep body of water
the Scottish innkeeper advised swimming in the nearby stank only if the prospect of hypothermia seemed appealing
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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,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Side streets were covered in puddles of water in particular.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cascading pools and fountains are a popular photo stop — and a refreshing retreat during hot summer days.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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A lot of these people have been working and have gone through the wringer in different talent pools and searches.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Stanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanks. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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