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Recent footage showed a Waymo stop in the middle of a busy roadway in Austin, Texas because of a shallow puddle, clogging the traffic behind it.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Keep the grass short, eliminate standing water sources (like kids’ pools, pet water bowls, birdbaths, and puddles), and apply a pest-control treatment.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Keep the grass short, eliminate standing water sources (like kids’ pools, pet water bowls, birdbaths, and puddles), and apply a pest-control treatment.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puddle
pool
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There are nine treatment rooms, most of which feature indoor and outdoor areas, some including an outdoor shower and others a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Puddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puddle. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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