inanes

noun

plural of inane
as in black holes

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  1. black holes
  2. vacancies
  3. blanks
Noun
  • The new simulation, called Lumina, re-creates how the first stars and black holes drove reionization, a pivotal but enigmatic phase that transformed the universe.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The new Anthropic models also reportedly solved two theoretical physics problems related to black holes, and identified a way to speed up research into gene therapies.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of black holes
Noun
  • Other officeholders who are recalled, like lawmakers or other statewide officeholders, would be replaced using existing rules for addressing vacancies — either by appointment or through a special election.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • California's governor fills vacancies on county boards of supervisors.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of vacancies
Noun
  • Sherman, Maine — Behind the steering wheel of his silver pickup, Scott Bates fills in the blanks with numbers.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company keeps blanks ready to be printed at a moment’s notice.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blanks
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