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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burrow (into)
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The ruling in Virginia follows another setback for Democrats ahead of the midterms, when the U.S. Supreme Court last week hollowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, taking electoral power away from minority voters, especially in Southern states.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 May 2026 -
Marquez grapples with what remains after decades: does steadfast longing make a god of love or hollow it out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Suez Canal, however, is an artificial waterway excavated through Egyptian territory, while the Strait of Hormuz is a naturally occurring strait governed by a different legal framework, according to an international law expert.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The burial was excavated by Colchester Archaeological Trust during archaeological work at the former Essex County Hospital site.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Their enormous talons penetrate deeply into tissue, while the bird’s powerful flexor muscles clamp down with immense force.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The precision strike successfully penetrated defenses that had been held for years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Diaz’s face was split open by the end of the second round, the canvas looked like a crime scene and Perry stormed around the cage afterward, demanding a fight with Paul while fans stood on chairs trying to film the madness below them.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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There’s a whole-house generator, central AC/heat, and mini-splits to keep things feeling comfortable no matter the weather.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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The vast majority of those funds have come from a political action committee backed by Airbnb, which Feldstein Soto sued last year for violating price-gouging laws in the wake of the wildfires.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The bullets shattered nine panes of glass, their wooden framework gouged by bullet fragments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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So, let’s close out Night 2 with a big helping of soulful island reggae grooves from Maui’s Maoli on the HelloFresh Stage.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Catch grooving house sets on Fridays nights with Mirari Presents, or back-to-back electronic rhythms most Saturdays with Off The Record.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, starting QB Daniel Jones ruptured his right Achilles tendon in early December, and his status for Week 1 in 2026 is unclear.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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After initially having no issues during the early stages of her pregnancy, things changed when Hernandez's membranes ruptured, and her water broke at 18 weeks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Burrow (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrow%20%28into%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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