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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Several contractors worked to repair damage to the 30-foot deep sewer tunnel and the surrounding utilities after the sinkhole appeared on May 8.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Bystanders initially had conflicting reports about whether the man was still in the sinkhole or had been swept out to sea, firefighters said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, one or two more NewHomes had fallen into the ocean or into a sinkhole, just like OldHomes used to do.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Around a million years ago, a sinkhole opened, turning the Cedar Creek waterway into an underground river.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Bystanders initially had conflicting reports about whether the man was still in the sinkhole or had been swept out to sea, firefighters said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And yes, one or two more NewHomes had fallen into the ocean or into a sinkhole, just like OldHomes used to do.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Around a million years ago, a sinkhole opened, turning the Cedar Creek waterway into an underground river.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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Watershed restoration projects in areas of high-water stress are planned for the Sutlej and Indus basins in Pakistan and the Meghna basin in Bangladesh.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Through several calculations of length, width, and depth, Manzur achieves these different sizes while guaranteeing that each basin can hold an equivalent volume of water.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The lore behind one of Louisville's favorite hole in the wall restaurants begins with a gift.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although the brain itself has no pain receptors, Bacon was given local anesthetic to numb her scalp and skull, as doctors made holes half the size of a small coin in her skull and implanted the stimulating electrodes inside.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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And not having to filter out bugs and debris from a shallow puddle is also rare.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than 20 televisions will show football and sports with live music, pool tables and a central horseshoe bar.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a pool and spa, sports court, fireplace, guest house, gym, wine cellar, two-car garage and several sitting and dining areas.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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