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as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
made a little hollow in her mound of mashed potatoes and filled it with gravy
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as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
a quaint village nestled in a hollow among green hills
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Recent Examples of hollows
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
The manhunt has so far been contained to Stewart County, where search crews are up against an immediate terrain of steep hills with deep ravines or hollows, the sheriff said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Rotund ewes are sometimes prone to getting pinned upside down in hollows by their own weight.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from their nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and even flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Topographic maps and a compass are a big help in locating ridges, hollows, and creeks.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Also, check for hollows in trunks that may mean the interior portion is rotting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
The manhunt has so far been contained to Stewart County, where search crews are up against an immediate terrain of steep hills with deep ravines or hollows, the sheriff said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Rotund ewes are sometimes prone to getting pinned upside down in hollows by their own weight.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from their nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and even flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Topographic maps and a compass are a big help in locating ridges, hollows, and creeks.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollows
Noun
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Russell Henley birdied the final four holes, including in a sudden death playoff, to win the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday at Colonial Country Club.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Set the scene Deliberately designed like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is poised on a hilltop with wide-screen views of the rolling valleys and smooth seas of the Peloponnese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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So, let’s close out Night 2 with a big helping of soulful island reggae grooves from Maui’s Maoli on the HelloFresh Stage.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Cruz grooves onstage with the mystique of a natural rock star — this could well be her ultimate Hall of Fame moment.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for dressers, doors, desks, and even hardwood floors, the kit includes six markers for surface-level touchups in shades like cherry, walnut, and mahogany, plus six wax sticks to fill deeper dents and gouges.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The face of the moon never looks the same from one night to the next, as the shifting angle between the moon and sun causes sunlight to sweep across its surface, altering the shadows cast by craters, mountain ranges and ravines.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Madeira’s cliffs and ravines are difficult enough that many walking holidays there are guided and focused on one part of the island, including the eight-mile forest hike through Ribeiro Frio.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In 2017, he was recalled after backing the $5 billion yearly gas tax that still gouges at the pump.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, Stephanie is hoping their story can serve as a warning — especially as the summer months bring fire pits, outdoor barbecues, and more.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Outdoor seating, fire pits and a pet relief area are featured in the front and sides of the space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Her series are inevitably female-centric and like the Brontës, who wrote 200 years and a few miles away, her work excavates the drama of daily life and the tension between good and evil that sings below any surface.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hollows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollows. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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