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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Ripley also offers a combo ticket that includes the golf plus the nearby Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum (the sinkhole building) and the adjacent Ripley Mirror Maze attraction.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
As a precaution, the Dallas Running Club is looking into rerouting its April race, the Tal Morrison Half Marathon, due to the sinkhole, said Michael Baker, the club’s president-elect.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Swim or scuba through the crystal-clear cenotes, millennia-old sinkholes scattered throughout the nearby jungles—the cold waters make a refreshing alternative to Tulum's white-sand beaches.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
University of Nebraska-Omaha Public Safety security cameras show the moment two vehicles fell into a sinkhole on Tuesday — and how the drivers were able to get out.
Details: https://t.co/BI8L0WKoUN pic.twitter.com/PAX1Nb3xnX
Police arrived within five minutes of the rescue.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
As a precaution, the Dallas Running Club is looking into rerouting its April race, the Tal Morrison Half Marathon, due to the sinkhole, said Michael Baker, the club’s president-elect.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Swim or scuba through the crystal-clear cenotes, millennia-old sinkholes scattered throughout the nearby jungles—the cold waters make a refreshing alternative to Tulum's white-sand beaches.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
University of Nebraska-Omaha Public Safety security cameras show the moment two vehicles fell into a sinkhole on Tuesday — and how the drivers were able to get out.
Details: https://t.co/BI8L0WKoUN pic.twitter.com/PAX1Nb3xnX
Police arrived within five minutes of the rescue.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
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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Cut a piece of PVC piping slightly longer than the pot’s height, then drill holes 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart along its sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space boasts a heated pool, spa and pool house, while impressive indoor amenities include a gym, home theater and calming views of the surrounding greenery.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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