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Recent Examples of excavation
Damage during excavation can distort them.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The pleasure of this work lies in the excavation — in watching a fuller life come into focus.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This led investigators to determine that Michael’s body was once buried in the backyard, but moved before the excavation.
—Alex Brizee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
There are several activities on the docket, including a slime bar, temporary tattoos, dinosaur excavation, bubble area, live doodle booth, mobile noble planetarium and more.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The pleasure of this work lies in the excavation — in watching a fuller life come into focus.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This led investigators to determine that Michael’s body was once buried in the backyard, but moved before the excavation.
—Alex Brizee
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
There are several activities on the docket, including a slime bar, temporary tattoos, dinosaur excavation, bubble area, live doodle booth, mobile noble planetarium and more.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavation
Noun
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Just offshore, Mafia Island Marine Park is home to vibrant coral reef systems and elaborate trenches ideal for diving.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The most common is to apply liquid termiticide in a trench in the soil around your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Local legend has it that the outlaw Jesse James once used the caverns as a hideout, adding some infamous intrigue to the subterranean spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gophers will often plug up their burrow entrance with dirt to keep predators out, so the actual tunnel entrance may be a depression in the earth, rather than a clear opening.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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An infection by New World screwworm occurs when an infected fly burrows into the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals, and, in rare cases, people.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some are modern fire pits, while others are rustic and charming.—
Daniel Modlin,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That bacteria can then enter a patient’s open cavity, leading to infection.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Excavation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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