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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postholes
Noun
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the fall, it was updated to include geothermal wells and solar panels to align with the district’s carbon action plan.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Johnson said the company began exploration in Iowa in 2022, has since drilled three wells and is in the process of drilling a fourth.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Managing the genetic health of such a small population is essential for the species’ long-term viability, and the hair-collection method offers a noninvasive way to gather vital data without disturbing the wombats in their burrows.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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An infection by New World screwworm occurs when an infected fly burrows into the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals, and, in rare cases, people.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The species diverged from its closest relative approximately 780,000 years ago, possibly after a population became isolated under glaciers in deep ocean trenches.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Residents fear dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and bury equipment underneath their branches.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Before Monday, the last time the caves were open to the public was 2015.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the area with cold plunging and a sauna, the walls undulate with patterns that change color, designed to evoke arctic caves and volcanic rock.—
Shelby Hartman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Formal design dates back to the ancient Egyptians, whose practice was to plant along straight furrows or channels dug for irrigation purposes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 Jan. 2026
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How to drive safely and report potholes Hitting a pothole could cause serious damage to your car tires, wheels and shocks.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In frank yet wordy songs that layer guitars and synths over shimmering grooves, Duff sings about trying to overcome old habits and about her fear that her best times are behind her.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Game Itself After running through those extensive simulations, the results suggest the game involved one player placing four pieces in the grooves against an opponent’s two.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Postholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postholes. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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