as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels
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Recent Examples of cave
ABC News, 9 June 2026
The chain has a devoted following for products such as its chocolate cake, cheese cave, bison french onion dip, queso and regional hot dog brands like Zweigle’s and Hoffman’s.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
But the hardline leadership in Tehran is unlikely to cave to US demands, according to our analysis.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Santín’s grandmother made the same pilgrimage, walking barefoot to a mountainside cave where legend has it shepherds discovered the Black Madonna statue and prayed for protection for her husband during the Spanish Civil War.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The chain has a devoted following for products such as its chocolate cake, cheese cave, bison french onion dip, queso and regional hot dog brands like Zweigle’s and Hoffman’s.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Verb
Indeed, one snap shows the wall beginning to cave in underneath the shattered windows that still had the bar’s neon signs hanging above the collision.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
But the hardline leadership in Tehran is unlikely to cave to US demands, according to our analysis.
—Philip Lagerkranser, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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And that’s only the beginning—Santa Rosa is also home to seven natural swimming holes connected via underground caverns, including the 81-foot-deep Blue Hole, a favorite of scuba divers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Scape Park has exciting outdoor activities and points of interests to explore, such as zip lines, cenotes, and caverns, while El Dorado Water Park is the epitome of aquatic fun with more than 20 attractions, from high-speed slides to a relaxing wave pool, ideal for the whole family.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Now, the department said that billing is back on for about 2,140 providers who submitted appeals.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The technology would analyze every design submitted for 3D printing, compare it to a digital library of firearm parts, and reject those that are similar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The garden fills a grotto on the north side of the gigantic 387-acre West LA campus, which was donated in 1888 specifically for use by veterans.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Pencov texted Tate once more before capitulating.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Iran has been beset with logistical problems since then, including the denial of visas for certain members of its delegation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Indeed, finance takes place in a world beset by change.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Tijuana River Valley, which straddles the border, has been overrun for decades by untreated wastewater and sewage, forcing border towns like Imperial Beach and Chula Vista to intermittently close its beaches due to pollution.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight of the attackers and thwarted an attempt to overrun the checkpoint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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