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Recent Examples of sinkhole
You're introduced to a girl, Anne, who's on her way to meet with friends in Tokyo when a massive sinkhole opens, sending her plummeting into the Earth's depths.
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Folsom crews worked Monday to repair a large sinkhole that opened in the city’s Lexington Hills neighborhood during weekend storm that raked across the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Why Isolated Caves Make Evolution Visible Karst landscapes — porous limestone terrain riddled with caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers — make up 9% of Cambodia.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Heavy rain and strong winds from last weekend’s storm set off dangerous flooding, landslides, sinkholes and knocked out power to thousands across the state.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Folsom crews worked Monday to repair a large sinkhole that opened in the city’s Lexington Hills neighborhood during weekend storm that raked across the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Why Isolated Caves Make Evolution Visible Karst landscapes — porous limestone terrain riddled with caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers — make up 9% of Cambodia.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Heavy rain and strong winds from last weekend’s storm set off dangerous flooding, landslides, sinkholes and knocked out power to thousands across the state.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
16 May 2026
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Traditionally, the peak of the Atlantic basin season is in late August to early September.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Rai closed in commanding fashion, playing his final 10 holes in six-under par without a blemish on the scorecard en route to a closing 65 and a three-shot victory at nine-under overall.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Some birds also will poke holes in the ground looking for tasty critters.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The waterproof construction helps keep feet dry in light rain or shallow puddles, while the breathable lining prevents things from getting too stuffy.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 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,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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