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loophole

noun

Definition of loopholenext
as in crevice

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Recent Examples of loophole There is always a fix that no one else has thought of, a loophole to be discovered. — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 While college sports’ powerbrokers have been fighting the once-absurd idea of schools adding players from NFL camps, one coach has been the most visible in looking for a loophole on the other side. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 This pattern repeated in city after city — Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego — and with each appellate court decision, the loophole grew wider. — Susan Shelley, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Bills advanced by the Senate and Assembly aim to rework California’s climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other efforts. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loophole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
  1. crevice
  2. breach
  3. rift
  4. slit
  5. fissure
  6. slash
  7. keyhole
  8. split
Noun
  • Focus on crevices and edges where grease and debris tend to accumulate, but avoid scrubbing too harshly.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a dust brush to gather hair, pet fur, and dust from upholstery, a crevice tool to reach between couch cushions, and a wide, flat brush to give your sofa an even better once-over.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevice
Noun
  • The posts come amid revelations that internal testing of models from Anthropic and Google has resulted in security breaches of external, third-party networks that the engineers involved never intended to target.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • If there is a breach, one remedy is to divest the company interest in Miramax.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of breach
Noun
  • The problem at the heart of their story is that childhood eventually ends, and that causes a rift between the young women.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The accident caused a rift between the families of the living and the dead.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of rift
Noun
  • Jodie Woods served as a bright complement to her sister’s gold look, wearing a pink Alberta Ferretti evening gown that features a distinctive, theatrical floor-length cape detail integrated into a sleek silhouette with a high-leg slit.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One saw a bright red crewneck layered over a poplin shirt; both were half-tucked into a patent leather midi with a front slit.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • This fissure triggered one of the 21st century’s bloodiest wars in 2020 when federal forces attempted to wrestle control of the large province of Tigray, leaving up to 600,000 dead by the time a ceasefire deal was signed two years later.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fissure
Noun
  • On the ground floor, a studio-slash-gallery will host designers, artists and all manner of creative talents in residency programs.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • My husband landed a cutthroat, and shortly after so did my daughter, a beautiful 20-inch fish painted red with spawning colors, an orange slash on its throat.
    — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of slash
Noun
  • Her long-sleeve top featured several keyhole cutouts and black lace detailing at the center.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Peeking at this history through a keyhole is a splendid idea, though Collin’s choice of the Ritz was probably irresistible, even overdetermined.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of keyhole
Noun
  • If the split area doesn’t show signs of spoilage, give the banana a sniff.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Everything in the show just runs out of creativity and energy, even giving up the flourishes that fueled the first half of the season, like an often-clever use of split-screens to wordlessly develop characters and build tension.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of split

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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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