loopholes

plural of loophole

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loopholes
Noun
  • Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.
    Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Over the first three weeks, the 49ers somehow maintained their balance as cracks and fissures formed all over their lineup.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Rocks have tiny fissures into which water can seep; when the temperature drops, the water expands into ice, exerting pressure and widening the cracks.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Place the parchment circle with the slits in it over the apples.
    Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The hems are finished with seamed details and side slits.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For tight areas, like the shower door tracks, use a toothbrush to scrub the nooks and crannies.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Never fear, there are still plenty of nooks and crannies to hold your butter, maple syrup, fruit, and other toppings.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In August, the manager for Chris Brown surprised Monica with a new Maybach, bringing her to tears.
    Essence, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps this is leading to relationship difficulties and highlighting potential rifts in other friendships?
    Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The Duke of Sussex and his father have been estranged in recent years amid a series of family rifts, along with a legal battle over the removal of security for Harry, his wife Meghan and their children.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The group’s name refers to three infamous cybercrime gangs—Scattered Spider, LAPSUS, and Shiny Hunters—each responsible for a string of breaches in recent years.
    Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But after the break, the Americans started to find some chinks in the English armour.
    Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Loopholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loopholes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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