Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
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Fleshing out the hauntingly pretty skeleton of an old palmento (a wine press carved into black lava stone basins with old millstones), Zash Boutique Hotel & Spa’s restaurant sits under a grand peachy house, all blistered by the sun and brimming with tales from its noble past.—
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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The protocol would also include new delivery and storage mechanisms for Powell and Mead, allowing water exchanges between states within the two basins.—
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
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The soil is collapsing, leaving something resembling large puddles among the freshwater marshes.—
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In Hastings, all six of the city’s wells — as well as a seventh that is soon to come online — exceed the EPA’s maximum contamination levels, making any blending treatment impossible.—
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In the 21st century, oil extraction has become a serious threat to Ecuadoran Amazonia, with large swaths of forest, often located in Indigenous territories, despoiled by the release of wastewater from the wells.—
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
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The beach is well-maintained and the family pools are spacious and rarely crowded.—
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Set within 32 acres of cypress trees, jasmine, and other lush fauna, the 5,000-square-foot chateau offers up 86 rooms and suites, a private beach club with direct beach access, two pools, and a mini farm.—
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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