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as in aperture
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
line up the pegs on section A with the holes in section B and press the two together
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as in pit
a sunken area forming a separate space
dig a hole big enough to plant the tree
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
Bill dug himself into a hole by promising to be in two places at the same time
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as in dump
a dirty or messy place
when people see my room, they often ask, "How can you live in this hole?"
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
found a hole in the chain-link fence big enough to squeeze through
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as in void
an incomplete or deficient area
there's a huge hole in your logic
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as in to drill
to make a hole or series of holes in
holed the target with a round of shots
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Recent Examples of hole
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Digging a deeper hole Despite that chilling reality, Trump’s only detailed plan on Social Security so far is one that would put it deeper in the hole — ending taxes on benefits and tips.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Dojc, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Actors get yanked off the set for a day’s cameo elsewhere on the drab, generic backlot as plot holes demand.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This fair isle sweater is made from a stretchy-soft knit and has a leash hole on the back to connect his harness.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Digging a deeper hole Despite that chilling reality, Trump’s only detailed plan on Social Security so far is one that would put it deeper in the hole — ending taxes on benefits and tips.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Berkley alum has holed over 640 birdies since the challenge debuted, generating over $112,000 worth of memberships, which average around $35 apiece, as pricing varies by American Golf Association region.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Actors get yanked off the set for a day’s cameo elsewhere on the drab, generic backlot as plot holes demand.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
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Open the aperture beyond ROI, and leverage the return on experience (ROX) framework shared in my previous article to create a rather holistic set of metrics.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 18-55mm's depth of field is quite slim when focusing close, even with the aperture stopped down.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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Upon entry, there is a little conversation pit set up with Jenga and some lovely coffee table books to peruse.Emme Hall, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Comfy chalets and a chic campsite nestled among cabernet vineyards create a magical setting with twinkling lights, crackling fire pits, and beautifully decorated trees.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The question is whether anyone can genuinely rescue Intel from its current predicament.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Parents are faced with daily questions, dilemmas, and predicaments.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Just four years later, Howard found himself being traded away in a salary dump.Tim Bontemps, chicagotribune.com, 21 June 2017
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New York City is gradually transforming its largest trash dump, Fresh Kills on Staten Island, into a vast expanse of parkland and restored natural areas.Andres Viglucci, miamiherald, 15 June 2017
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Millennials are stepping into leadership, Boomers remain invaluable mentors, Gen X continues to bridge gaps, and Gen Z is already influencing cultural shifts.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This female Red-bellied Woodpecker had been investigating this Screech Owl nest for a couple of days.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The scrub-jays used to nest in mid-March, but the nesting period has shifted to late February, giving snakes a longer amount of time during the spring season to feed on the nests.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Cyclo aims to fill the category’s void for alternative ingredients that are both economically and environmentally sustainable for mass adoption.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Decreasing Admissions Rates at Second Tier Schools As the Ivy League has entered a transitional phase in the last few admissions cycles amidst wide-ranging criticism, prestigious second-tier institutions have risen in popularity, filling a void caused by the plummeting Ivy League acceptance rates.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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James showed off a variety of skills, draining two off-the-dribble 3-pointers, catching an alley-oop off a backdoor cut, finishing multiple times at the rim through traffic, drilling a couple of mid-range jumpers, and blocking a 3-pointer.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The surgeon drills through the mastoid bone, creating a path allowing the electrodes to reach the cochlea.Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hole. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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