Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peepholes
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Instead of dotting the same black scrim, like pinholes in a two-dimensional theater backdrop, the stars were scattered through space at dramatically varying distances, a vast swarm of them filling every last corner of an even vaster, more numinous, and emphatically three-dimensional darkness.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Blue Ridge Parkway intends to block all entrances in North Carolina and Virginia late Friday in advance of a massive winter storm, the National Park Service says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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All storm drain inlets have been inspected, up from 85% the previous year.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Paddle around the streams and ponds in a canoe or kayak at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, or rent a motorized pontoon and explore the surrounding lakes and inlets.—
Carlye Wisel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 2025
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Fans chanted along for 10 count punches on Randy Orton, but Trick Williams once again got involved, making the most out of his status as the only heel in the ring.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its extended durability reflects lessons learned from Curiosity, its predecessor, whose wheels accumulated an increasing number of dings and punctures after encountering terrain sharper and more rugged than anticipated.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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Video from the scene shows water shooting out from at least six punctures in the fire hose.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The air intakes have been enlarged to feed the 1,600 hp engine, yet the signature air ducts behind the occupants' heads remain, preserving the iconic roofline profile.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But the blunt front end and wide lower intakes does make one question whether some of the concept’s design elements will make it to production.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Peepholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peepholes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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