Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavations
Noun
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The hotel sits above a deep valley, with ancient caves built into the cliffs.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The park offers several hiking paths that explore caves along the base of the mountain and a trail that leads to the nearby town of Dénia.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fabulous funnel design comes in all shapes and sizes from classic wool wrap styles to all-weather trenches and edgy leather bombers.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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To learn why dating in Nashville, in particular, may be so tough, The Tennessean interviewed Music City's Gen Z and Millennial crowds who have spent their time in the dating trenches.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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During this process, radial ditches in the outer ring that forms the distinct circle shape begins to emerge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ice Castles in Silverton and Cripple Creek are a beloved stop for Coloradans and visitors to celebrate winter with slides, towers, tunnels and caverns.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While the coffins weren't suspended on cliff faces, many were elevated on stilts and placed in hard-to-access caverns, again suggesting a purposeful and ceremonial ritual.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Solo wasps survive the winter as juveniles in places such as underground burrows, hollow stems, or cavities, says Hayes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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In a paleontological first, researchers have discovered that bees used the jawbones of now extinct mammals as burrows.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Burn pits were a common method to dispose of waste up until around 2010, according to the VA.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, water from the aquifer fills the large mining pits, lowering the water table for others in the area.—
Kayla Branch,
The Frontier,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although sugar-free gum may help reduce cavities, Fox News Digital has previously reported that dentists warn acids, sweeteners and excessive chewing may harm teeth or trigger other side effects.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Torrez testified that investigators placed rods in the cavities left by the bullets to demonstrate the direction of the gunshots.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Excavations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavations. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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