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Recent Examples of lake
Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius has one of the only public swim beaches on the lake.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The storm's northeast trajectory and high speed prompted swift alerts to ensure public safety in rural areas and near recreational lakes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
It was found in the lake in 1992, but was just recently sent back to the Boston Guildhall museum, near where the Ingrams had lived, according to local online outlet LincolnshireWorld.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The storm's northeast trajectory and high speed prompted swift alerts to ensure public safety in rural areas and near recreational lakes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
It was found in the lake in 1992, but was just recently sent back to the Boston Guildhall museum, near where the Ingrams had lived, according to local online outlet LincolnshireWorld.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lake
Noun
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In Andronic's portrait of the iconic nebula, the gaseous outer layers look like a raindrop breaking the surface of a vast cosmic pond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
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The oil has gotten into the groundwater, a nearby stream and a pond.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Once the site of a residence for admirals in the British Royal Navy, the park includes Clarence Cove, where a favorite locals’ activity is to jump from the jagged cliffs above the quiet beach into a sparklingly blue lagoon.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Likewise, while the castle at Balmoral has been valued at $80 million, the Times includes the surround estate — including vast lochs, mountains and moores — at around $278 million.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The Loch Ness monster, in a grainy image now considered iconic, appeared as a dinosaur-like creature cruising across Scotland’s famous loch, or lake.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spinrad visited Southern California in late May and was taken aback by the number of people raising concern over the agency’s ability to continue predicting atmospheric river events, with all of their implications on public safety, reservoir operations and hydro power.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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