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Recent Examples of loophole
While the de minimis loophole was instrumental in the rise of super-cheap Chinese retailers Shein and Temu, Forbes senior contributor Joan Verdon writes these are examples of big companies that can work around their impact.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency designed in part by Warren as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reforms, finalized a rule in late 2024 that closed a loophole allowing banks to charge exorbitant overdraft fees.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Soon, the e-commerce behemoths began facing widespread criticism for their use of what many called a loophole.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump first closed the loophole for goods inbound from China and Hong Kong in April, but has since extended that to all countries; Republican lawmakers’ tax bill, which passed in July, also collapses de minimis by law effective 2027.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency designed in part by Warren as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reforms, finalized a rule in late 2024 that closed a loophole allowing banks to charge exorbitant overdraft fees.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Soon, the e-commerce behemoths began facing widespread criticism for their use of what many called a loophole.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Trump first closed the loophole for goods inbound from China and Hong Kong in April, but has since extended that to all countries; Republican lawmakers’ tax bill, which passed in July, also collapses de minimis by law effective 2027.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Polish measures represent a preventive step to reduce the risk of any accidental or deliberate breach of NATO airspace and to reassure civilians living near the conflict zone.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another breach, another national shrug emoji.—
Aron Solomon
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later level and Ankou rifts (secret battle stages) require adept knowledge of the game’s overlapping combat systems.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) has a greater presence in Season 2, while Morticia’s mother, Grandmama Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley), shows up at Nevermore as a rift between her daughter and granddaughter develops.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The boxy turtleneck has a high-low hem with side slits, falling effortlessly over the matching wide-leg lounge pants for a comfy yet refined aesthetic.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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Israel's devastating attack on Gaza, which has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians, including over 18,000 children, is exposing deep ideological fissures on the American Right.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Vegetation also can conceal deep fissures and cracks.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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And because fall is all about staying cozy-slash-comfy while being on your feet all day, the Bae delivers support via its ultra-contoured outsole, accommodating toe box, and collar that, though made of the rubber-adjacent Croslite proprietary material, never rubs at your feet or causes blisters.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The design is enhanced by a distinctive keyhole bridge and polished metal accents, creating a stylish and confident aesthetic.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Made from a delicate mesh material, the dress features chic touches like a cascading side ruffle and a statement keyhole cutout at the bust.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Using an outstanding split-finger changeup in a four-pitch mix, the right-hander has certainly worked his way into the New York Mets’ future pitching plans.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Managing a post-civil war Syria In Syria, years of civil war that had exacerbated splits among ethnic and religious groups finally ended in December 2024.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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