EXCAVATIONS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

excavations

noun

plural of excavation

as in caves

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Noun

Even if drawing it down to these levels doesn't collapse the salt caverns, flows would slow considerably once the caves close in on empty.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Reassuringly, it’s operated by Perivolas, the luxe hotel carved out of a series of centuries-old caves, once used as wine cellars and stables, which helped establish Oia’s five-star credentials.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of caves

Noun

French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of trenches

Noun

Even if drawing it down to these levels doesn't collapse the salt caverns, flows would slow considerably once the caves close in on empty.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
There was always a descent into the noticeably cooler stone caverns where the wine is aged underground.

— Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of caverns

Noun

But then our son stumbles into the room and burrows between us, his warmth radiating right alongside my light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Dwarf mongooses deposit more territorial scent markings when a rival is detected nearby, meanwhile meerkats tend to scent mark near burrows that intruders have scoped out.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of burrows

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There are seven log cabin-style villas with open terraces and fire pits but most come here for the activities, roaming for full or half-day treks through the surrounding landscape.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
The dog-friendly property is an aesthetically pleasing and very relaxed place to stay, with bright, airy interiors, fire pits, an oceanfront lawn, heated pool, hot tubs and more.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of pits

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The tradition, known as lördagsgodis, began in the 1950s by Swedish health officials to encourage limiting candy-eating to once a week and prevent cavities.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Your saliva flow drops overnight, Atria says, allowing the fluoride from your toothbrush to stay on your teeth longer and better protect against cavities.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 July 2026

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