plural loopholes
1
: a means of escape
especially
: an ambiguity or omission in the text through which the intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded
2
a
: a small opening through which small arms may be fired
b
: a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation
Examples of loophole in a Sentence
Noun
She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.
tried to close a loophole in the new legislation
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Some environmental activists worried that that meant the EPA was looking to create loopholes.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Steyer has proposed a 2027 special election if elected to close tax loopholes and reassess commercial properties at market rate and use that money to backfill federal budget cuts affecting local governments.
—Lia Russell
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, the removal of the de minimis exemption in 2025—which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter duty-free—likely contributed to the rising costs, closing a loophole many smaller importers relied upon.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Officials say the loophole makes the play extremely difficult to properly officiate and for an opposing coach to recognize.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Some environmental activists worried that that meant the EPA was looking to create loopholes.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Steyer has proposed a 2027 special election if elected to close tax loopholes and reassess commercial properties at market rate and use that money to backfill federal budget cuts affecting local governments.
—Lia Russell
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, the removal of the de minimis exemption in 2025—which previously allowed shipments under $800 to enter duty-free—likely contributed to the rising costs, closing a loophole many smaller importers relied upon.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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