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as in apertures
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
line up the pegs on section A with the holes in section B and press the two together
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2
as in pits
a sunken area forming a separate space
dig a hole big enough to plant the tree
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3
as in predicaments
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
Bill dug himself into a hole by promising to be in two places at the same time
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as in dumps
a dirty or messy place
when people see my room, they often ask, "How can you live in this hole?"
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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
found a hole in the chain-link fence big enough to squeeze through
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as in drills
to make a hole or series of holes in
holed the target with a round of shots
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Noun
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Murray only turned the ball over once and was a thorn in Houston’s side all night, exposing gaps in coverages and leveraging the Rockets’ aggression against them.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The White House aims for a truce agreement by April 20, which this year is Easter in both the Western and Orthodox churches, but recognizes that timeline may slip given the large gaps between the positions of the two sides, according to people familiar with the planning.—
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24 Mar. 2025
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Enlist Professional Help Unfortunately, birds sometimes build their nests in chimneys or mailboxes, or near busy doorways that just aren’t safe for baby birds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Never attempt to block off or remove active nests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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But the body concerns and identity dilemmas associated with middle age are different from those that plague adolescence and young adulthood.—
Rebecca Lester,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
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In some organizations, AI ethics advisory boards report directly to the audit or risk committee, tackling dilemmas like data misuse or algorithmic bias head-on.—
Rohan Sharma,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024
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In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2024
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Advocates for fluoride in drinking water, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say there’s no doubt public health is better served by local governments continuing to use water supplies to reduce cavities in the population.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fluoride is the primary ingredient of toothpaste and helps strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of cavities.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Swedish meatball sub Swedish meatballs in a nutmeg cream sauce with pickles and fresh dill on a hoagie roll.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ditch pickles and bronzebacks, bucketmouths and smalljaws.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The series pokes fun at musical tropes and also has hilarious songs of its own.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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During anagen, the hair follicle will produce a new shaft–the part of the follicle that pokes above the skin.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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Along with Lane Johnson and Landon Dickerson, the position group’s three of the team’s six total Pro Bowl selections tied the Kansas City Chiefs for the league’s most within the offensive trenches.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nebraska’s most promising young linemen are likely not ready for the Big Ten trenches.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Holes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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