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water hole

noun

Definition of water hole

as in lake

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Recent Examples of water hole What looks like a matter of simple intellectual convenience is more a case of poisoning the water hole. — Richard Lansdown, The New York Review of Books, 25 June 2026 Sundowners are out in the bush, often by a water hole. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Nearby, The Farmstead offers a more contemporary take, while Waterside, overlooking a busy water hole, focuses on family-friendly safari experiences. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The water hole was surrounded by palm trees and sand dunes during the late Cretaceous period, but since then, the environment has changed drastically. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water hole

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Noun

Even during historically warm winters, intense cold snaps, lake-effect bursts, and major individual snowstorms remain entirely possible.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the interiors are a study in understated neutrals—warm gray,brown tones, and crisp white walls allow the marble fireplace and expansive lake views to serve as the art pieces.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of lake

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Construction on the reservoir is expected to begin in 2028 with the project slated for completion between 2031 and 2032.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Additional precipitation in one part of the state does not necessarily translate into meaningful gains for every river basin or reservoir.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reservoir

Noun

The South Portico faces the pond known as the Columbia Basin in Jackson Park, but has not been a way in or out at any point since the building has been the Museum of Science and Industry — which will celebrate its centennial in 2033.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Regularly maintaining our city’s creeks and pond depths should be done.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pond

Noun

The second team will cut a trail through the island's jungle, connecting the landing site to the southern side of the lagoon.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Napa and East Palo Alto impacts are mostly to natural lands like depressional wetlands, lagoons, and snowy plover habitat, while East Oakland is mainly due to BART and the Oakland Airport.

— Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026

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