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lakes

NOUN

inland body of water

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basin lagoon pond pool reservoir

STRONG

creek loch mere millpond mouth sluice spring tarn

WEAK

inland sea lakelet

Example Sentences

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Roads will carry the overwhelming majority of Memorial Day travelers, so expect heavier traffic near major cities, beaches, lakes, parks, and other vacation destinations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Researchers suggest that hydrothermal lakes formed by asteroid impacts may have acted as isolated environments where oxygen producing microbes could thrive.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

In Pennsylvania, old-school family camps can be found on lakes in the woods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Once used as a secondary residence for Chinese emperors, the compound is prized for its lakes and manicured gardens.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Her eyes are like Stella’s, black and long-lashed, bottomless lakes fringed by tall grass.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate