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Recent Examples of billabong
Finally, new in 2025, Davidsons Arnhemland Safari Lodge will join forces with Kakadu Air for an all-inclusive fishing day safari, during which guests have the chance to fish in untouched billabongs and visit the world-famous Arnhem Land rock art galleries.
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
Sonia Namarnyilk layered three stencils to print complex patterns of mermaid-like water spirits, their fluid, bright orange undulations interspersed with playful turtles and rippling billabong plants.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022
The plants and creatures were fossilized when iron-rich groundwater drained into a billabong, or water hole.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 7 Jan. 2022
As iron-rich runoff from nearby basalt mountains seeped into the billabong, the pool’s low pH caused the iron to precipitate and encase the organic material.
—New York Times, 7 Jan. 2022
Located in the heart of the national park, the billabong flows through the region's majestic wetlands, reflecting picture-perfect sunsets in the calm waters.
—Smithsonian, 7 Apr. 2017
Farmers are fretting about their water being diverted to swamps and billabongs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2010
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2024
Sonia Namarnyilk layered three stencils to print complex patterns of mermaid-like water spirits, their fluid, bright orange undulations interspersed with playful turtles and rippling billabong plants.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2022
The plants and creatures were fossilized when iron-rich groundwater drained into a billabong, or water hole.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 7 Jan. 2022
As iron-rich runoff from nearby basalt mountains seeped into the billabong, the pool’s low pH caused the iron to precipitate and encase the organic material.
—New York Times, 7 Jan. 2022
Located in the heart of the national park, the billabong flows through the region's majestic wetlands, reflecting picture-perfect sunsets in the calm waters.
—Smithsonian, 7 Apr. 2017
Farmers are fretting about their water being diverted to swamps and billabongs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billabong
Noun
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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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,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Other interior highlights included a dedicated library and a primary suite described as a spa-style retreat, complete with a steam shower and — naturally — more lake views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Is Margo’s alien from Margo’s Got Money Troubles going to meet Kelly on the other side of that lake in a hilarious moment of Apple TV corporate synergy?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Billabong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billabong. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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