as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels
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Recent Examples of cave
Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
All the noir elements are here, obsession, desire, fate, all the classic characters, visual keys and thematic threads, but reimagined, remade to explore one central question – will the youth of today cave in to conformity, or turn the world on its head?
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Among major companies who have caved to conservative pressure and confirmed cuts to DEI initiatives are Ford, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Tractor Supply.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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First discovered in the Tan Phu cave—part of a lava-tube cave system in Vietnam—these creatures belong to a rare group of cockroaches that have carved a unique niche in the ecosystem alongside bats, who are both ally and predator.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
All the noir elements are here, obsession, desire, fate, all the classic characters, visual keys and thematic threads, but reimagined, remade to explore one central question – will the youth of today cave in to conformity, or turn the world on its head?
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Louvre caved first, removing the dynasty’s name from the Sackler Wing of Oriental Antiquities.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
Among major companies who have caved to conservative pressure and confirmed cuts to DEI initiatives are Ford, Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Tractor Supply.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Following the settlement, which came just days after U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ordered the president-elect and Stephanopoulos to submit to four-hour depositions, ABC News is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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To prepare for the arrival of a guest with disabilities, the line asks for a Special Requirements Information Form to be submitted 45 days prior to embarkation.David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Located in Ocho Rios on 35 oceanfront acres, the romantic resort offers its own mineral grotto and spring pool for rejuvenating dips.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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There are grottoes and twisting and turning paths, affording views of some venerable neighboring buildings, including the tower of the Madonna dell’Orto, which contains some of the most beautiful Tintoretto paintings in the world.Everett Potter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Instead, the Board capitulated to Musk's terms and then failed to prove that those terms were entirely fair.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Roy Evans got Liverpool closer to Manchester United across three seasons before his team capitulated in the final months of 1996-97, while Gerard Houllier got a year’s grace before the team proved itself as one that could win cups.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Some of the states do not have returning electors, and these are the ones where criminal cases have been brought, though many of the cases have been beset by issues.Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The South Korean president has also been beset by scandal involving his wife, first lady Kim Keon Hee.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space.Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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As Iraqi troops and militias bolstered positions along the 370-mile border with Syria that a decade ago was overrun by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), the Iraqi government spokesperson emphasized that Baghdad would not tolerate any cross-border threats.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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