sinkhole
noun
a hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
sinkholes
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pluralof sinkhole.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While some are being reworked by zama zamas, many are filled with acidic water that contributes to sinkholes, said mining expert David van Wyk.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Network Rail said engineers discovered a number of sinkholes on a bridge south of the station during planned engineering work on the lines outside Purley, and "urgent repairs" were needed.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
What’s only starting to become clear is that the companies are also sinkholes for AI losses that are the flip side of chunks of the public-company profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
Large sinkholes open in the ground and swallow some wizards up, then spit them right back out.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
