inanes

Definition of inanesnext
plural of inane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanes
Noun
  • Like all black holes, astronomers can't directly observe Sgr A* because even light can't escape its gravitational pull.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Quantum black holes could be just out of reach of our current energy frontier.
    Big Think, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cappello said the kennels get cleaned once a day but acknowledged there are staffing vacancies.
    Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • With few vacancies and sky-high rents, Thorpe cannot afford to move.
    Gustavo Rivera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Besides shuffling tiles and deciding whether to play with blanks or not, the trio is hoping the studio becomes a place to unwind, grow stronger friendships and meet some new people along the way.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Only bottom side Wolves have drawn blanks in more matches (15).
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Inanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanes. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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