sinkholes

Definition of sinkholesnext
plural of sinkhole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkholes
Noun
  • But the signature feature was a set of eighteen grass-and-stone basins that gather rain and, on calm days, gather people.
    Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The crew will use three Nikon cameras equipped with different zoom lenses to capture varied features like impact basins and ancient lava flows.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Chemicals such as arsenic and sulfur can leak into groundwater from deep wells, overpumping can cause water scarcity, and improper drilling can harm water quality.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Nitrates can seep into those wells.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nelly Korda birdied her final two holes to shoot a 69 to move to 5 under and in second place, setting up a final pairing of friendly rivals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • These small black beetles chew holes in leaves and stunt the plants.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Villa pools come with children’s toys and toiletries, while cots, bed guards, high chairs, and bottle warmers are available on request.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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