as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels
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Recent Examples of cave
Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Norm-breaking presidents can disregard the law, and judges may cave.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Around the cave, the carved runes light in red and orange as the apprentice focuses now, not with his will but with things far more powerful.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Schumer suggested Democrats are on the side of the American people and would not cave in the funding standoff.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Norm-breaking presidents can disregard the law, and judges may cave.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
No-slip tennis shoes or sandals should also be worn for the tour since the cave floors can be wet.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Around the cave, the carved runes light in red and orange as the apprentice focuses now, not with his will but with things far more powerful.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
Noun
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During the winter months, golden eagles and bald eagles are seen around the cavern area too.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Most insurers submitted two sets of premium rates to states this year in case Congress agreed to extend the subsidies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paramount has submitted its Studio Partner application, a separate process that is under review by the NJ economic development authority and will be brought to its board for consideration on October 30.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Other features, per the listing, include: High ceilings Swimming pool Waterfall Hidden grotto Spa Viewing deck Chef’s kitchen Gardens Patio Abundant room The listing is held by Kristy Sartorius and Chip Sartorius of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.—
TJ Macias
October 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If Taiwan refuses to capitulate in a quarantine or blockade, an invasion could follow.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The recent gold bug has even led Wall Street to reluctantly capitulate to investors’ desire to buy gold.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And now, another film about the horrors that beset the home is reportedly in the works, with production expected to start at the end of this year, according to Deadline.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Jays’ leadoff hitter also reached safely against Yamamoto in the following two innings, first on an infield popup with a 100 percent catch probability that Freddie Freeman overran, then when Yamamoto drilled George Springer on the wrist.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Mexican Army attacked and overran the Texas defenses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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