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Recent Examples of water hole
The most popular months for the park’s one million annual visitors, this is also the season when wildlife is most active; animals like alligators, deer, and wading birds congregate around lingering water holes.
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Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
The water hole was surrounded by palm trees and sand dunes during the late Cretaceous period, but since then, the environment has changed drastically.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Water Holes Canyon The name Water Holes Canyon is a bit fanciful as there no significant permanent water holes here.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
Hang Trail Cameras Over Scrapes Short of a corn pile or isolated water hole, the best way to take inventory of the deer in your area is by hanging cameras over large community scrapes.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
There are five water holes operated by mechanical pumps.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Grasses were green, water holes full, and creeks were flowing in several drainages throughout the Karoo.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
When the females had cubs, in contrast, males were more likely to encounter potential rivals on the edges of their territory or around water holes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2024
The Maya viewed such subterranean features and water holes—like the nearby Sacred Cenote—as connections to the underworld.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
The water hole was surrounded by palm trees and sand dunes during the late Cretaceous period, but since then, the environment has changed drastically.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Water Holes Canyon The name Water Holes Canyon is a bit fanciful as there no significant permanent water holes here.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
Hang Trail Cameras Over Scrapes Short of a corn pile or isolated water hole, the best way to take inventory of the deer in your area is by hanging cameras over large community scrapes.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
There are five water holes operated by mechanical pumps.
—Mazuba Kapambwe, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Grasses were green, water holes full, and creeks were flowing in several drainages throughout the Karoo.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024
When the females had cubs, in contrast, males were more likely to encounter potential rivals on the edges of their territory or around water holes.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2024
The Maya viewed such subterranean features and water holes—like the nearby Sacred Cenote—as connections to the underworld.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for water hole
Noun
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From sparkling lakes to scenic hikes to wineries and distilleries, Blairsville has it all.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The investigation includes a review of water patrol policies at the lake, enforcement protocols and whether proper safety measures were being enforced at the local, state and federal levels.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Recent samples taken from the Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs showed high amounts of these toxin-producing cyanobacteria, which can be harmful to people, pets and livestock, according to a press release from the department.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pipelines from the reservoirs could carry water to Travis County.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The state park features over 20 miles of trails, 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, camping, forests, ponds, meadows and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said in a press release sent to Newsweek that a body was discovered in a retention pond at the southbound off-ramp of Interstate 75 and State Route 70.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Van Buren State Park in South Haven Township: The park, including campground and day-use areas, will close Sept. 2 for a lagoon rehabilitation and beach access improvement project.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Water hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/water%20hole. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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