loopholes

plural of loophole

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Noun
  • This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • The group is particularly interested in suspending, fracturing, and reconstructing time through which othered bodies and identities pass, and in exploring the attendant emerging fissures.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Enter, this chic and minimalist two-piece set from Missactiver, which includes a tube top with side-slits and button closures and high-rise shorts with pockets.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • This cordless hand vacuum tackles messes on furniture, in the car, and all kinds of nooks and crannies thanks to its lightweight, compact design, extra-large dust cup capacity, and accessories like a crevice tool, scrubbing brush, and a self-cleaning pet power brush.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Some waving flags, others wiping away tears, thousands have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • In rare cases, extreme pressure can cause tears in the esophagus.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Real-time visibility into network activity is critical for detecting breaches and identifying lateral movement before attackers can expand their reach across the environment.
    Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The city waited until April 1 to formally issue a notice of default to correct the park lease breaches.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026
  • Does the bazaar allow for chinks in the kind of class barriers that would usually exist?
    Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Loopholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loopholes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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