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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
Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
Ideally on a clear day, golfers are expected to finish 18 holes in three-and-a half hours.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
While there are no specific proposals yet, the parcel cleared for housing is where holes 3 through 8 are played.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The ball started finding holes on defense.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
There, investigators found 20-year-old Tarvious Watkins inside a red Chevrolet Silverado, which had several bullet holes, parked just outside the convenience store, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The crumbling concrete on the balconies has allegedly left holes that expose reinforcement steel, leading to rust, corrosion, and water intrusion.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Leary was 5-under through four holes and 8-under through nine.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 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
Borers tunnel and weave through branches, leaving holes and open wounds as evidence of their travels.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.
—Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026
Ideally on a clear day, golfers are expected to finish 18 holes in three-and-a half hours.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
While there are no specific proposals yet, the parcel cleared for housing is where holes 3 through 8 are played.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The ball started finding holes on defense.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
There, investigators found 20-year-old Tarvious Watkins inside a red Chevrolet Silverado, which had several bullet holes, parked just outside the convenience store, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
The crumbling concrete on the balconies has allegedly left holes that expose reinforcement steel, leading to rust, corrosion, and water intrusion.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Leary was 5-under through four holes and 8-under through nine.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 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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Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, large, good-value Dobsonians offer the best value for large apertures at a lower cost.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 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
Noun
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Ground covers can suppress weeds, protect topsoil from erosion and drought, and fill empty gaps between stepping stones, pavers, and barren ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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To reduce gaps in funding and improve reserve levels long-term, the city manager will present options to consider at upcoming budget study sessions, which are open to the public.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The Tree Swallows arrived in March and are now building their nests with grasses and pine needles from the surrounding fields.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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Unlike the solitary nests of apes, these early campsites became the first community spaces in human history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Embiid, a 7-foot-0, 280-pound, 32-year-old native of Cameroon who won league MVP honors in 2023, participated in some of the Sixers’ drills just 15 days removed from emergency appendectomy surgery.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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For kids, there will be a mobile video game truck, skills and drills stations, inflatables, balloon and caricature artist and a face painter.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Price increases come amid store expansion The six openings in 2026 come after a slow 2025, when the warehouse retailer opened only one store in Tempe, Arizona.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Star covered 15 openings, including new chain locations, bottomless sushi, unique ice cream and award-winning coffee.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Holes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holes. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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