burrowed (into)

verb

Definition of burrowed (into)next
past tense of burrow (into)
as in excavated

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  1. excavated
  2. rent
  3. penetrated
  4. split
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  • Eventually, there are revelations about the atrocities at Nickel; the grounds are excavated, and human remains discovered.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to their recent study published in the Journal of Ancient History and Archeology, the book-sized artifact excavated in 2021 features 60 etched symbols, 39 of which differ from one another.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of excavated
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  • The homes, whose construction complied with European Union's masonry standards, are set to be used as social housing and will be rented to people with low income or those who can't afford their own accommodation.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Egyptian government has yet again rented out the pyramids to the highest bidder—this time to American YouTuber MrBeast.
    Francesca Aton for ArtNews, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of rent
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  • Israel denied its forces had penetrated Syrian territory beyond a northern buffer zone after Syrian sources said the incursion had extended to within 15 miles of the capital Damascus.
    Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • She was hit by several bombs, one of which penetrated her forecastle and detonated her forward ammunition magazines, the Naval History and Heritage Command said.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of penetrated
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  • The responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of split
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