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as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
made a little hollow in her mound of mashed potatoes and filled it with gravy
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as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
a quaint village nestled in a hollow among green hills
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Recent Examples of hollows
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
But something is definitely afoul; the corpses of pilgrims wound in silk clutter the hollows and even the ones that still live are either sad or flat-out nuts.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollows
Noun
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The fit also seemed perfect for both sides, as the Eagles were seeking to fill any holes on the defensive lines.—
Cameron Belcher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Inside the old asylum, plaster peeled from mottled walls and holes gaped in the ceiling.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fall also brings active wildlife, with elk bugling in the valleys and migratory birds passing through the area.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Its name draws from the Kazakh word for apple, reflecting the wild orchards of the surrounding valleys, which are believed to be the fruit’s birthplace.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Softened is different from melted, because softened butter still holds its shape but dents when pressed.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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The beige paint on this one was faded and the surface had some dents and rough spots.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Michael Anderson, executive director of the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance, said with results from Senjem in hand, landowners will be able to take action to stop sediment from ravines on their properties.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At 2,077 square feet, the Strands Fireside Suite is the resort's largest, and treats guests to ocean views, four private patios, fire pits, and direct access to the beach.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Patio furniture is also on sale during Prime Big Day Deals, with savings up to $300 on sectional couches, fire pits, conversation sets, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As a wolf, Enid excavates Wednesday and then sprints off into the night.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Hollows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollows. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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