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Recent Examples of sinkhole
Watch:Video captures sinkhole where garbage truck crash knocked out power for parts of Omaha
Watch: Sinkhole swallows truck in Japan
What caused the sinkhole?
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Speaking of sinkholes, the state legislature is considering a proposal to fund urban transit systems with a tax on tickets to sporting events.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The pipe break in a side yard of a house in the 800 block of Brockton Street was discovered at about 10 a.m. March 17 when city public works staff received a report of a sinkhole about 5 feet deep and 3 feet by 4 feet across.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The cause of the sinkhole remains under investigation.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Speaking of sinkholes, the state legislature is considering a proposal to fund urban transit systems with a tax on tickets to sporting events.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The pipe break in a side yard of a house in the 800 block of Brockton Street was discovered at about 10 a.m. March 17 when city public works staff received a report of a sinkhole about 5 feet deep and 3 feet by 4 feet across.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The cause of the sinkhole remains under investigation.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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Unlike other fountains, this one comes with four rods that can be cut to fit your specific basin.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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These physiological and sensory adaptations underpin the species’ ability to traverse vast ocean basins, from coastal foraging grounds to the depths of the White Shark Café, cementing their role as sentinels of both nearshore and open‑ocean ecosystems.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Patching a drywall hole is a quick, affordable DIY task that anyone can do.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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His videos jumping into mud and puddles garnered millions of videos and likes.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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When Garza went inside the store and took at least one lighter from the counter, the clerk came outside armed with a handgun to confront Garza, who crouched by the puddle of kerosene and either threatened to light it or attempted to light it, Hodges said.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite being 100 meters from the sea, seawater reaches the beach through underground tunnels, resulting in a natural saltwater pool.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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More than 3,000 Wayfair shoppers have given it a five-star rating, with glowing reviews highlighting numerous uses for it and what can be stored inside, including towels, pool equipment, backyard games, accent pillows, and more.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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