as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
Kentucky's Mammoth Cave is actually a series of large chambers on five levels
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Recent Examples of cave
Megan Dubois, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The film’s synopsis reads: Harris embarks on a perilous new cave diving expedition that will push the limits of adventure and force him to confront his deepest fears.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to the cave guide, divers have tried to find where the massive amounts of water from the cave end up.
—Megan Dubois, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
The film’s synopsis reads: Harris embarks on a perilous new cave diving expedition that will push the limits of adventure and force him to confront his deepest fears.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round, however, stunts and atypical blitzes caved in on Darnold.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cave
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This year, the Winter Carnival and Vulcans are also partnering with Ice Castles, which takes place in several cities across the U.S., to bring ice slides, caverns, tunnels and — yes — an ice bar to the Fairgrounds.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2025
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Emerging from the Cinder, Jod was greeted as said Emissary, and he and the ship were lowered down into a deep, deep cavern — eventually landing at the foot of a giant vault door.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The case has yet to be submitted to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The following criteria has been established for the contest: Children who live in Savage, ages 5-12, can submit one name.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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Or spend your days making like a mermaid in your very own indoor grotto complete with a waterfall and lazy-river-style shape that circulates around a picturesque center island.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Several analysts raised their price targets and Morgan Stanley capitulated on its sell rating and upgraded the stock.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is a rape, Breillat shows us, carried out not by physical force but by calculation, aided by a social architecture that encourages the girl to capitulate to him.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Already beset with more than their share of injuries, several Wild players had words with the officials at the end of the second period, after McDavid clipped Wild forward Marcus Johansson in the face with an elbow late in the period.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2025
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Before the 1924 Summer Games, when host Paris was beset by floods and economic struggles, L.A. civic leaders volunteered their city as a last-minute replacement.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The City Beautiful has been overrun by these signs – tax refund, Marijuana Card, Junk Car, etc. signs.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Voltaire’s announcement about elections and his take on the security situation got immediate push-back in Port-au-Prince, where other politicians cast doubt on the possibility of holding a vote when the capital is still overrun by gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Cave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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