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Recent Examples of pothole
Morgan said in addition to pothole alerts, the CTDOT is also getting calls for picking up litter that was under snow piles along state roads.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Sidestep a stubborn pothole and more fresh new energy blows in.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Jaikarran Seenarian died after his electric stand-up scooter hit a pothole on Liberty Ave.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
In a previous era, local officials would constantly proclaim that there wasn’t a Republican or Democratic way to fill a pothole or pick up garbage.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Sidestep a stubborn pothole and more fresh new energy blows in.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
On Monday, Jaikarran Seenarian died after his electric stand-up scooter hit a pothole on Liberty Ave.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
In a previous era, local officials would constantly proclaim that there wasn’t a Republican or Democratic way to fill a pothole or pick up garbage.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pothole
Noun
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During periods of high sea levels, salt water flooded into the basin between North and South America and formed a shallow sea where algae thrived.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Six rooms are designated as accessible, fitted with basins and beds at an accessible height.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Much of the Texas Medical Center, including the existing Ben Taub hospital, is already in the 500-year floodplain.—
Yilun Cheng,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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The printing company, its attorneys and water experts contend city regulations clearly prohibit uses like gas stations in a floodplain.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see gusts up to 80 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mona says, rub her down with alcohol, then some Vicks, put the kettle on for the hot water bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Add a dainty pastel tea kettle from Mackenzie Child to your kitchen or make your backyard loungeworthy with a wicker sofa for sunny afternoons.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its rider leaned low over the saddle, carrying a bag packed with 49 letters and 5 telegrams.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dubbed Tranquility, the bedframe has a soft leather headboard and footboard, with saddle-stitch detailing reminiscent of fine tailoring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bus plunged into a 3-meter (10-foot) -wide ice crevasse, Russia’s Emergencies Ministry reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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History podcasts, because of their ability to plunge into the crevasses of history, the power of the audio narrative, and the intellectual resolve of entrepreneurial podcasters have become a popular and formidable resource.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Pothole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pothole. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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