LOOPHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

loophole

noun

Definition of loophole

as in crevice

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Recent Examples of loophole The Cook County Board on Wednesday was considering a measure to strengthen sanctuary protections, and close a loophole that could let federal immigration agents indirectly obtain information about immigrants. — Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Maher said senior leadership was aware of this, though the company did not respond to NPR's questions about the loophole. — Katie McQue, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 By September of that year, Minnesota state law was amended to close what some call the involuntary intoxication loophole. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 There is a loophole Analysts argue the treaty fails to address some of the challenges of modern times. — Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loophole

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Noun

Sprinkle salt mixture all over outside of the turkey as well as inside the cavity of the turkey, patting to adhere and nudging some into every crevice.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Crabs and mussels, prehistoric bugs, bits of seaweed, tiny minnows, they all get deposited, then stranded, in the cracks and crevices on top of these massive rocks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of crevice

Noun

In other news, a huge Capcom breach affected more than 11 million people.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
By directing resources to the conditions that lead to breaches, rather than waiting for the breaches themselves, the team could intervene before service delivery was affected.

— Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of breach

Noun

The acknowledgment comes weeks after Aaron reunited with his family amid a years-long rift.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2026
After missing the playoffs, Notre Dame skipped its bowl game and had a public rift with the ACC, the conference its non-football teams play in.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rift

Noun

Slight slits created tension at the cuffs of the full-length dress’ long sleeves.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The Victoria’s Secret Angel’s body makeup blended seamlessly with her strapless gown, which had a thigh-high slit and matching detached sleeves.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

An exception to the rule occurs over volcanic fissures on the flanks of the Alba Mons volcano, in early summer.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The opposition has articulated clear differences from the current government on matters of domestic policy, but major fissures on the Palestinian conflict, Iran, and Israel’s wider regional military campaigns are less apparent.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of fissure

Noun

There was also the abstract wooden sculpture-slash-painting of … a butt.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
This week, the Cheesecake Factory and dictator chic made surprising appearances in our group chats, thanks to a political sideshow-slash-culture-battle kicked off by a joke made by former president Barack Obama.

— Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of slash

Noun

At the October 20 state banquet, where the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman, Kate wore a striking yellow Elie Saab gown with a keyhole cutout.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 20 Oct. 2026
The strongbox, which is painted with flowers and birds, has a false keyhole on the front; the real keyhole is hidden underneath a bolt on its lid.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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