boreholes

Definition of boreholesnext
plural of borehole

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Noun
  • In the fall, it was updated to include geothermal wells and solar panels to align with the district’s carbon action plan.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Johnson said the company began exploration in Iowa in 2022, has since drilled three wells and is in the process of drilling a fourth.
    Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The species diverged from its closest relative approximately 780,000 years ago, possibly after a population became isolated under glaciers in deep ocean trenches.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Residents fear dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and bury equipment underneath their branches.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Before Monday, the last time the caves were open to the public was 2015.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In the area with cold plunging and a sauna, the walls undulate with patterns that change color, designed to evoke arctic caves and volcanic rock.
    Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Boreholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boreholes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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