as in caverns
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 caves
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Those hard things included scaling thousand-foot peaks in Yosemite Valley and spending nights in snow caves under a single sleeping bag shared by the whole family — all before Caldwell had finished his first year of elementary school.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Remains of Pleistocene megafauna have also been found preserved in caves within the canyon.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
There were 20 river crossings — water flowing through limestone, two of the essentials for building caves.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Five limestone peaks house a network of tunnels, temples and caves built by Nguyen Dynasty Kings.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
What’s At Stake These caves aren’t empty wilderness.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The caves also hold cultural significance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Those hard things included scaling thousand-foot peaks in Yosemite Valley and spending nights in snow caves under a single sleeping bag shared by the whole family — all before Caldwell had finished his first year of elementary school.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Remains of Pleistocene megafauna have also been found preserved in caves within the canyon.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
There were 20 river crossings — water flowing through limestone, two of the essentials for building caves.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Five limestone peaks house a network of tunnels, temples and caves built by Nguyen Dynasty Kings.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
What’s At Stake These caves aren’t empty wilderness.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The caves also hold cultural significance.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caves
Noun
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There could be more caverns beyond.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Few caverns possess the same cache of fossils as Bender’s Cave, however.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The goal is usually to claim a refund before the real taxpayer submits their return.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enrollment begins when an applicant engages with the online application and submits information for review under Lifeline participation requirements.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Highlights include Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, the cliffside grottoes of Dunhuang, and a camel ride across the dunes of the Gobi Desert.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stay at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, which partners with Islander Watersports to offer excursions to scuba dive reefs, coral grottoes and shipwrecks just minutes from Pinney’s Beach.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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University of Bath researchers note that this process yields CO₂ and water only (compatible with concrete).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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This simple step yields a smooth, compact poached egg.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After Jamie Gittens overruns the ball, Jorrel Hato picks up the pieces and reworks the move out wide to Cole Palmer.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pythons are constrictors, known to grip prey in their jaws, coil around it, then squeeze until the victim capitulates.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Caves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caves. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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