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as in aperture
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
line up the pegs on section A with the holes in section B and press the two together
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as in pit
a sunken area forming a separate space
dig a hole big enough to plant the tree
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
Bill dug himself into a hole by promising to be in two places at the same time
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4
as in dump
a dirty or messy place
when people see my room, they often ask, "How can you live in this hole?"
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
found a hole in the chain-link fence big enough to squeeze through
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as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
there's a huge hole in your logic
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as in to drill
to make a hole or series of holes in
holed the target with a round of shots
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Recent Examples of hole
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
If the soil is dry to the touch, water the pot until water drains freely from the drainage holes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Dunkin' fans will also notice a bold new energy drink, a whimsical cotton candy donut, and blueberry donut holes.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Then apply enough water to run from the drainage holes in the bottom of the plant’s container.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
If the soil is dry to the touch, water the pot until water drains freely from the drainage holes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Verb
But while Thomas holed his 21-foot putt for birdie, Novak failed to do the same with the 31-foot putt in front of him, giving his rival his first title in three years.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Dunkin' fans will also notice a bold new energy drink, a whimsical cotton candy donut, and blueberry donut holes.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hole
Noun
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For example, how far is the aperture of the zone around the 11 host cities?—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The camera connects to your phone via Bluetooth in an instant and allows for full manual aperture, shutter, exposure compensation, and focus control.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2025
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There are complimentary vintage bicycles for guests to explore the grounds with gardens and fire pits.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Archaeologists found storage trenches, part of a defensive wall, sections of a key road, the outlines of soldiers’ homes and numerous pits, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Christopher Boyle of New York County Defender Services and one of Bernier’s lawyers said anecdotally there are many others on Rikers Island in a similar predicament.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Rodriguez discussed Rose's predicament in an interview on New York City's WFAN radio last week, and made a startling claim about baseball's all-time hits leader.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Just four years later, Howard found himself being traded away in a salary dump.—
Tim Bontemps,
chicagotribune.com,
21 June 2017
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New York City is gradually transforming its largest trash dump, Fresh Kills on Staten Island, into a vast expanse of parkland and restored natural areas.—
Andres Viglucci,
miamiherald,
15 June 2017
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The larger the gaps, the faster the sucker will lose its grip.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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Also, keep an eye out for a long gap in reviews or ratings.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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That’s despite a range of threats facing shorebirds in Florida, from predators and human interference to nest overwash from storms and rising high tides.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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According to the study authors, while the circular indentations may be tied to the theropod’s attempts at nest building, the scratches are more likely the remains of their ritual dance-offs, in which male dinosaurs dug deep into the sand, slashing their claws and sending spews of dust into the air.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
27 June 2025
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As a result, states have filled the void, passing bills that regulate biometric data and child online safety.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Trading for Alcántara would fill the void in a huge way.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Trump also wrote on social media calling on the Department of Energy to drill quickly.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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There was Ben Sheppard drilling a 3-pointer from the top of the key as the third quarter expired that nearly blew the roof off the Fieldhouse.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hole. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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