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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanes
Noun
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New research suggests that black holes born during the Big Bang could live much longer than previously estimated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 June 2026 -
The right organizers transform chaotic spaces into functional ones — drawer dividers that prevent junk drawers from becoming black holes, cabinet organizers that maximize vertical space and hanging storage that uses doors instead of precious floor space.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Toronto Sceptres and Boston Fleet also currently have vacancies at the head coach position after Troy Ryan (San Jose) and Kris Sparre (Hamilton) accepted jobs with the league’s new expansion teams.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Long before years of vacancies and disinvestment altered the landscape, Prospect was lined with businesses, gathering places and institutions that served as the center of daily life for many Black residents.—
J.M. Banks
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Schmidt then fills in the blanks.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Resist the urge to fill in the blanks — the moon will oppose Neptune and Saturn, creating tension and confusion around what’s real and what’s merely projection.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Inanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanes. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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