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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanes
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If little red dots are rapidly accreting supermassive black holes shrouded by dense gas envelopes, this would explain why these mystery objects are so faint in X-rays, as these cocoons should absorb this high-energy radiation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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The vast majority of vacancies are filled by appointment by the governor.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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As vacancies arise, each board of trustees should instruct its search committee to reject an applicant who doesn’t commit in writing to be identified as a finalist.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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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
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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