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 Axios watched Corsair navigate a nearby lake, which Saronic uses for on-demand assessments. Colin Demarest, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 By Zoë Schlanger When delegates of the world gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week for the most important yearly meeting on climate change, their meetings will overlook a reeking lake, polluted by the oil fields on the other side. Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 With warm fall days, hundreds of vineyards to explore, close access to ski slopes during the winter, outdoor activities on the lakes and in the mountains the rest of the year and a year-round foodie culture, the Okanagan has something for all types of vacationers. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024 There are nearby boat charters for getting on the lake, and great hikes directly from the property. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lake 
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Noun
  • Hugh died a long time ago, but anyone who passes his creation can still freely sit on the edges of its pond and fish.
    Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Not to mention there’s the lingering threat of America imposing a 25 percent tariff on scotch whisky that has the industry on the other side of the pond worried as well.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • An education and rentals business, the Expedition School, has plans for a new boating dock and storage facility on the lagoon down the slope from the parking lot these residents have used for decades.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • New for 2024 is an eight-minute light show at the resort's lagoon.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The film features local fisherman, Mylo, who claims to have been attacked by the creature, and who runs a Loch Ness Monster tourist show on the banks of the loch.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • His commission provides water to about one-third of New Jersey, and its main reservoir, the Wanaque Reservoir, was at 45% capacity Wednesday.
    Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Highland Park The historic neighborhood of this five-bedroom home is named for its vast park, which includes trails, reservoirs, the zoo, and the aquarium.
    The Week Staff, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Lake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lake. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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