Thesaurus results for PUDDLES

puddles

noun

plural of puddle

as in pools

a small often deep body of water splashing in the puddles on the way home from the bus stop

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Recent Examples of puddles There were large puddles of waste around the camp and in the gullies between tents. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 My impression of bath mats was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 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 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, 15 July 2026 Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 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 The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

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pools

Noun

Some employees live in dorms on site, and all of them have easy access to pools and fitness centers.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
The 19 new rooms and suites—each with their own private plunge pools—are spread across three floors that overlook a new adults-only pool and wellness area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

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