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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burrows (into)
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026 -
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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Oh Whale excavates Oregon’s infamous 1970 exploding-whale incident through the eyes of journalist Paul Linnman, who broke the story at age 23 and has been answering questions about it ever since.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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Her series are inevitably female-centric and like the Brontës, who wrote 200 years and a few miles away, her work excavates the drama of daily life and the tension between good and evil that sings below any surface.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Sealing your patio will keep moss from growing by reducing the amount of moisture that penetrates into pavers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Red light at a wavelength of roughly 620–700 nanometers penetrates superficially and targets collagen remodeling and inflammation.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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That splits the game into four chunks—and has split opinion.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The process cuts down air pollution and slashes industrial water consumption.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Burrows (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrows%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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