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Recent Examples of chuckhole
To stay safe, the duo fixes chuckholes on side streets during times when traffic is light.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
The famously libertarian Swanson, played by actor Nick Offerman, cut through the bureaucratic red tape and shoveled asphalt into the chuckholes himself.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
Without a receipt, the cost for these cures to the common chuckhole run $8 to $11.
—Leigh Hedger, Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2018
Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
The famously libertarian Swanson, played by actor Nick Offerman, cut through the bureaucratic red tape and shoveled asphalt into the chuckholes himself.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
Without a receipt, the cost for these cures to the common chuckhole run $8 to $11.
—Leigh Hedger, Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckhole
Noun
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Water Holes Canyon The name Water Holes Canyon is a bit fanciful as there no significant permanent water holes here.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Nov. 2024
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Hang Trail Cameras Over Scrapes Short of a corn pile or isolated water hole, the best way to take inventory of the deer in your area is by hanging cameras over large community scrapes.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
17 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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On the day that the image was taken, the lava flow covered a two-mile-long course from the Bocca Nuova crater—one of five at Etna's summit—down the volcano's southwestern flank.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a new study published in Science this month, an international team of researchers lowered a fiber-optic cable almost one mile down into a borehole in the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS), the largest ice stream in the Greenland ice sheet.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The system will essentially act as a giant loop of pipes and boreholes drilled deep into the bedrock, where temperatures remain relatively constant.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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In more rural areas, however, adaptation might require moving outdoor work hours to after sunset, when temperatures drop, or covering irrigation ditches to avoid excess evaporation that could leave crops parched during droughts.—
Alice Hill,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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Rent a small car or Vespa to zip around the narrow roads, discovering vineyards with volcanic soil, prehistoric villages, and underwater caves along the way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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One link raised in the study suggests the magnetic field disruption led to an influx of cave art, underpinned by the need for humans to seek shelter from the increase in ultraviolet rays.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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The boys eventually pack up, move to Maine with their Aunt Ida (Sara Levy) and Uncle Chip (Perkins in dirtbag uncle mode and having fun with it), and throw the monkey down the aforementioned well.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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The well was swiftly covered but was unplugged in 2011 and has since been producing hydrogen to help power a local village.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The company recommended rebuilding the road and sidewalk and adding better preventative measures, such as drainage trenches or pipes, to make sure surface water didn’t create more problems in the future.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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For days, workers with mechanical diggers have been preparing long trenches for burials.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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After that, Baylor’s next winning season and bowl appearance did not come until 2010, under coach Art Briles.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a large skillet over low heat, toast the flour, stirring continuously, until fragrant (do not brown), about 3 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Chuckhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckhole. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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