lake

as in pond
a large area of water that is surrounded by land They own a cottage on the lake. the shores of the lake

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Recent Examples of lake Nobody knows how many of those estimated 2.5 million tanks are already leaking into lakes and rivers. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025 The park features inland lakes and streams, hiking trails, picnic shelters, ball fields, fishing, mountain biking and more. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025 One major hurdle has been the acidity of the lakes. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Most inland lakes have water temperatures in the 70s. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lake
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Noun
  • The state park features over 20 miles of trails, 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, camping, forests, ponds, meadows and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said in a press release sent to Newsweek that a body was discovered in a retention pond at the southbound off-ramp of Interstate 75 and State Route 70.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The best way to see the refuge is on a boat tour with a local guide; Natural Habitat Adventures and Caño Negro Experience both offer excursions to this unique ecosystem of canals, waterways, and lagoons.
    Mona Gable, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
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  • Gamers to watch out for amid the lochs and highlands this season include Survivor stars Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho and Natalie Anderson, as well as Big Brother‘s Tiffany Mitchell and Ian Terry.
    Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Best for Solo Train Enthusiasts: Scotland Discover the incredible and indelible beauty of the Scottish highlands, full of lochs, glens, castles and fluffy highland cows and sheep on a journey with Vacations by Rail.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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  • Recent samples taken from the Brownlee and Hells Canyon reservoirs showed high amounts of these toxin-producing cyanobacteria, which can be harmful to people, pets and livestock, according to a press release from the department.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Pipelines from the reservoirs could carry water to Travis County.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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