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as in apertures
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 pits
a sunken area forming a separate space
dig a hole big enough to plant the tree
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as in predicaments
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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as in dumps
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 gaps
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 drills
to make a hole or series of holes in
holed the target with a round of shots
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Recent Examples of holes
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Young played with McIlroy the opening two rounds and saw that dynamic finish Friday when McIlroy birdied six of his last seven holes.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Eleven players started the day within five shots of the leader and the first nine holes of Sunday hardly narrowed the field – eight top competitors are within three strokes of the lead as the tournament heads toward a dramatic conclusion.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
But birdies on the seventh and eighth holes, followed by two more on 12 and 13 — and trouble for Justin Rose and Cameron Young, who each held two-shot leads at various points Sunday, only to fritter them away — gave McIlroy a two-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler entering the final hole.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Korda began to make an early charge after registering birdies at third and fourth holes to get to 4 under.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Using a shovel or just your hands, dig holes large enough for the plugs and their root systems—about 2-4 inches deep.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The penetration holes indicate that the internal facility is likely bombed out, destroying anything that was inside.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
How to Limit Attraction Sealing unwanted tiny cracks, gaps in doors or windows, or utility lines, and holes around the home is one of the best ways to prevent ants from gaining access in the first place.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The San Francisco 49ers head into free agency with roughly $38 million in salary-cap space — 11th most in the NFL — and holes all over their roster.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of other positions where the Giants can invest in talent and leadership, and holes on the roster to fill.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The posts included more than a dozen images that showed bruises and other wounds on her body, holes in the wall and broken cabinets.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Pierce holes in the cake so that the Bourbon Glaze can soak in.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Young played with McIlroy the opening two rounds and saw that dynamic finish Friday when McIlroy birdied six of his last seven holes.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Eleven players started the day within five shots of the leader and the first nine holes of Sunday hardly narrowed the field – eight top competitors are within three strokes of the lead as the tournament heads toward a dramatic conclusion.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
But birdies on the seventh and eighth holes, followed by two more on 12 and 13 — and trouble for Justin Rose and Cameron Young, who each held two-shot leads at various points Sunday, only to fritter them away — gave McIlroy a two-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler entering the final hole.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Korda began to make an early charge after registering birdies at third and fourth holes to get to 4 under.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Using a shovel or just your hands, dig holes large enough for the plugs and their root systems—about 2-4 inches deep.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mirroring the 3-star wig cap structure, this wig featured three combs (left-side, right-side, nape), a drawstring, wig band insertion holes, and a 13×4 lace.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The penetration holes indicate that the internal facility is likely bombed out, destroying anything that was inside.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
How to Limit Attraction Sealing unwanted tiny cracks, gaps in doors or windows, or utility lines, and holes around the home is one of the best ways to prevent ants from gaining access in the first place.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The San Francisco 49ers head into free agency with roughly $38 million in salary-cap space — 11th most in the NFL — and holes all over their roster.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of other positions where the Giants can invest in talent and leadership, and holes on the roster to fill.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The posts included more than a dozen images that showed bruises and other wounds on her body, holes in the wall and broken cabinets.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Pierce holes in the cake so that the Bourbon Glaze can soak in.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holes
Noun
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Edges and corners are soft at wide apertures.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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The grand promises have fallen short, but there’s a thriving market for AI systems that leverage humans to close gaps.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oftentimes, these keyboards have circular keys instead of square ones, which allows for bigger gaps between the keys.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But even the entry-level Superior Rooms offer good-sized nests for a Florentine sojourn, and there is no such thing as a small bathroom in this establishment (or one, come to that, without enough marble to carve a David).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to LaGreco, penguin chicks stay in their nests with their parents for about three months before venturing out.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The van’s speakers played a high-volume mashup of construction sounds, Jordan Peterson lectures, Marine Corps drills, and mumbling voices.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Skeleton drills with rags hanging from their shorts.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nine more shows are in previews, with openings all on or before April 26.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Gophers currently have eight total openings, including effectively five scholarship spots for next season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors will seek out all sidewalk cracks that are at least half an inch tall or more than an inch wide and all dents and defects that are two inches wide and one inch deep, according to the staff report.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Holes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holes. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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