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crater

[krey-ter] / ˈkreɪ tər /


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NASA’s Artemis II crew described the far side of the moon in eloquent detail, named a crater after Cmdr.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The president has been advised on the risks that could cause the cease-fire to crater and warned that Iran still retains dangerous military capabilities, according to multiple officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera team discovered a new crater by carefully comparing images of the same area taken at different times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The crater can be seen "at certain times of the Moon's transit around Earth," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

When the reporter approached him and asked what he thought of the quakes and the ash and the steam issuing from the new crater, the logger didn’t hesitate.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone