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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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026 -
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,
13 Apr. 2026
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Shepard said the complex will include pools, coworking space, gyms, resident clubhouses, outdoor kitchens, bicycle storage and electric vehicle parking.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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That package included money for roads, fire houses and two new pools, including one in Forest Park.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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