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Recent Examples of lake
The canal authority is examining ways to desalinate portions of the lake.
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Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
However, the pull of Grasmere is, of course, its sparkling lake, reflecting the majestic peaks like Helm Crag and Silver How.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The tradition began more than a century ago with a group of hardy swimmers who regularly swam in the lake during winter.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Milton’s heavy rains caused stormwater pumps to fail in some North Tampa neighborhoods, where lakes overflowed and crept inside homes.
—Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Cordero, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
However, the pull of Grasmere is, of course, its sparkling lake, reflecting the majestic peaks like Helm Crag and Silver How.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The tradition began more than a century ago with a group of hardy swimmers who regularly swam in the lake during winter.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Milton’s heavy rains caused stormwater pumps to fail in some North Tampa neighborhoods, where lakes overflowed and crept inside homes.
—Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
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The virus also can spread through waterfowl by similar means, especially when the property is near a river or a pond.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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These include a spot for herbs (which Linda keeps), an area for roses, a shade garden, and a succulent section, plus a koi pond in the center of the property.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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There’s an adult infinity pool with private cabanas on the quiet western side of the resort and a Keiki pool for families near the lagoon and beach.Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Try salmon fishing on the River Teviot or head for the trout loch.Jonathan Samuels, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Two legendary sleeper trains, the Caledonian Sleeper and the Royal Scotsman, take travelers between England and Scotland, past rugged Munros, twinkling lochs, and vast expanses of the British countryside.Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
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In this episode, Tommy Norris’ teenage daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) goes for a nighttime swim in an oil refinery reservoir with her love interest, Ryder (Mitchell Slaggert), the two of them illuminated by the flame of a methane gas flare.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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This region still has the deepest reservoir of passionate fans, including rich boosters who will see their beloved teams falling behind and come to the rescue.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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