Thesaurus results for PUDDLES

puddles

noun

plural of puddle

as in pools

a small often deep body of water splashing in the puddles on the way home from the bus stop

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Recent Examples of puddles The plants and fungi in his garden had dried up, and summer puddles, with their flamboyant biological complexity, had long frozen over. — Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 There were large puddles of waste around the camp and in the gullies between tents. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 My impression of bath mats was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 The drainage system had to empty the pool in less than 24 hours without leaving puddles. — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 These tiny insects lay their eggs in small puddles of standing water indoors and out. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle. — ABC News, 31 May 2026 The waterproof construction helps keep feet dry in light rain or shallow puddles, while the breathable lining prevents things from getting too stuffy. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

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pools

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Inside the spa, which costs $85 to enter, visitors will find saunas as hot as 220 degrees, cold-plunge pools, steam rooms and banya treatments that whisk naked bodies with oak leaves and essential oils.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The 4,000-square-meter space gives guests access to a variety of hot and cold pools, saunas, and a one-of-a-kind green space sprinkled with lounge chairs, firepits, and 360-degree mountain views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

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