sinkholes

noun

plural of sinkhole
as in basins

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  1. basins
  2. puddles
  3. wells
  4. holes
  5. pools
Noun
  • Gleaming marble basins filled with floating flowers sit comfortably with antique stone tubs that used to hold olive oil back in the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • His father Rudy Valazquez also said improved conditions like deeper basins in the lake can help more fish survive the winter.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of basins
Noun
  • The drainage system had to empty the pool in less than 24 hours without leaving puddles.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These tiny insects lay their eggs in small puddles of standing water indoors and out.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of puddles
Noun
  • Lauren Hixson, the town's water resources manager, said the wells needed to be fast-tracked to catch up with demand for water.
    — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Active and abandoned oil and gas wells can spread carcinogens such as benzene, volatile organic compounds and radioactive material into surrounding soil, water and air.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wells
Noun
  • McIlroy surged into the top-10 on Saturday with a 7-under 63, powered by nine birdies, including three in his final four holes.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The golf course would be transformed from its original layout of three courses with 36 holes to a single 18-hole championship course, per the outlet.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of holes
Noun
  • Alongside the under-14s’ triumph, the under-15s won the Premier League International Tournament, showing the age-group-wide talent pools Newcastle now possess.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dreamed up by Soho House founder Nick Jones, The Ned has nine restaurants, 15 bars, a spa, two pools and a members’ club.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pools
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“Sinkholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkholes. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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