as in emptiness
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discovered that there was a black hole in the library's collection with regard to her topic
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Recent Examples of black hole
To skirt so closely around the black hole without being swallowed up is a feat that other cosmic objects, such as a small black hole or a regular star, would not be able to achieve, per a statement from NASA.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Scientists discovered the first direct evidence of these waves using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in 2015, likely caused when two black holes collided.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2025
Therefore, Earth passes through the densest portion of the stream quickly, according to the AMS.
MORE: Binary star system found near the Milky Way's black hole: An 'amazing' discovery, astrophysicists say
Where do the Quadrantids come from?
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
That has led to a focus on compact objects, like neutron stars and black holes—especially a class of neutron stars called magnetars—as likely sources.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Scientists discovered the first direct evidence of these waves using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) in 2015, likely caused when two black holes collided.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2025
Therefore, Earth passes through the densest portion of the stream quickly, according to the AMS.
MORE: Binary star system found near the Milky Way's black hole: An 'amazing' discovery, astrophysicists say
Where do the Quadrantids come from?
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
That has led to a focus on compact objects, like neutron stars and black holes—especially a class of neutron stars called magnetars—as likely sources.
—Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black hole
Noun
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The Celtics have one vacancy on their 15-man roster, and Peterson is a candidate to have his contract converted into a permanent spot.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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While Charlotte, like other cities, struggles with alarming vacancies of old office buildings, Scacco says demand is growing for high-end spaces as dwindling options fill up.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Key moment Hidalgo had one field goal in the first half and Miles and Citron filled the void as the Irish outscored Pitt 27-12 in the second quarter and led by 16 at halftime.—
Dan Scifo,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Giants dealt with injuries to the defensive line late in the season, and while younger players filled the void, the production left a lot to be desired.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The story that scholars have put together is incomplete due to inconsistent recordkeeping, but the search to fill in the blanks is ongoing.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mayers, 36, claims the firearm in his hand that night was a prop gun, only capable of firing blanks.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Black hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20hole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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