burrow (into)

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Verb
  • Even the barrel is hollowed for a full view of the spring, which allows the owner to check that the movement has been wound correctly.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Beyond the perfect price point, the beauty of these 14k gold hollowed huggies is its ability to be worn daily with an easy-to-wear clicker closure that keeps them secured for any occasion.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The site extends about 500 feet and includes approximately 200 footprints, according to BBC, though the outlet said the tracks could extend even further into areas that have not yet been excavated.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Thankfully, the archaeologists use care to both excavate and preserve such sites for future investigations as well.
    Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • During the cool, wet winter months, the elements responded by curling upwards, allowing ample sunlight to penetrate the building.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Scoring—cutting a shallow criss-cross pattern—allows seasonings to penetrate deeper into foods.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The post quickly gained traction, with Reddit users split over the couple's division of responsibilities.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
  • The feature take on Broadway musical Wicked, which is split up into two theatrical releases, had a first cut that was close to four hours long.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The goal of variable pricing isn’t to gouge motorists during busy times, but instead to charge less when demand is low so some spots still get filled and charge more when demand is high so spots don’t get monopolized, officials said.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
  • During the assault, Cordova used his hands to try to gouge the carrier’s eyes, officials said.
    Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • And the stars are loving it too, grooving and shaking their way down the hall.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Throwing a perfect game — Once again finding itself in a national TV spot, Detroit’s offense was systematically grooving against the Seahawks.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • One patient with an ectopic pregnancy said her care was delayed so long that her fallopian tubes ruptured.
    Kerry Meagher, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • With the October 7 attacks, however, that status was ruptured.
    Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Cut deep slits all over roast for garlic cloves using the tip of a paring knife; insert cloves deep into roast.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Its striking foliage has holes and slits in it, sort of like slices of Swiss cheese does, hence the plant’s nickname.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Burrow (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrow%20%28into%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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