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Recent Examples of lough
On the shores of Belfast's lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa is a serene escape from the buzzy city scene.
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Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lough
Noun
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Marsh reported the carcasses to the Whiting Parks Department, who then found about 40 birds in the lake’s ice shelf.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Another eruption in August of 1992 heated a small lake in the mountain's crater to the boiling point.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And suddenly, the new dad had a new job — clear on the other side of the pond.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Nobody threatens collegial murder at the pond in Woe’s Hollow and gets away with it.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pulling out along the expanse of Beauly Firth’s southern flank, the winding line then dances around several lochs on its way into the Highlands.—
James March,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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After that, the cast headed out on their first mission, which required them to paddle a rowboat around the loch and capture a maximum of $40,000 while leaving two contestants at each of the five pontoons along the way, which also left them vulnerable to be the first one murdered.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This small strip of land in the midst of the lagoon weaves old stories and is a precious natural environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Wade into the shallow waters with the resort’s marine pros to feed the rays — donning a protective glove — and then snorkel the lagoon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Or consider investing in self-watering containers, which have reservoirs that last for several days.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the spring, the snow melts and supplements local rivers and reservoirs to carry them through the dry summer months.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
16 Sep. 2024
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What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
Peoplemag,
7 May 2024
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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lough. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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