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 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 The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 Clean any puddles as soon as possible. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

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pools

Noun

The doubles pools are practically unchanged from last year, other than marginal boosts to the earlier rounds.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
In high school, Messick and his buddies would gather in one of their backyard pools, order pizza and watch the All-Star week festivities.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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