inanes

plural of inane

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanes
Noun
  • Jets and winds from black holes are textbook physics, and scientists have observed many supermassive black holes hurling them into space.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
  • Additionally, because these jets are how supermassive black holes pour energy back into their surroundings, the observations could also help build a better picture of how these cosmic titans influence the evolution of their home galaxies.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • This deep into the offseason, most of the coaching vacancies have already been filled.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Currently, the department has effectively zero vacancies because positions are filled quickly, Runner said.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Someone doesn’t have to be ignoring you, shading you or leaving something out, but your mind will go ahead and fill in the blanks.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • There are few blanks to fill in.
    Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
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“Inanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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