as in to penetrate
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Recent Examples of honeycomb
The island is ringed by sheer cliffs and honeycombed with miles of subterranean passageways.
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Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Then there are Gaza’s hospitals, which Israel says have been used by Hamas for military purposes and are honeycombed by tunnels used by its fighters.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
The Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, is now inside Gaza City, fighting Hamas above and below ground — among civilians, around hospitals, schools and mosques — in areas the IDF says are honeycombed with tunnels.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
But the ground operation is entering a perilous stage, with Israeli soldiers advancing in an urban landscape that is honeycombed with tunnels and home to many Palestinians.
—Andrés R. Martínez, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
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Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Then there are Gaza’s hospitals, which Israel says have been used by Hamas for military purposes and are honeycombed by tunnels used by its fighters.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
The Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, is now inside Gaza City, fighting Hamas above and below ground — among civilians, around hospitals, schools and mosques — in areas the IDF says are honeycombed with tunnels.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
But the ground operation is entering a perilous stage, with Israeli soldiers advancing in an urban landscape that is honeycombed with tunnels and home to many Palestinians.
—Andrés R. Martínez, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeycomb
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During these weeks the pollution levels for PM 2.5, smaller particles which can penetrate deep into the lungs, spiked to more than 70 times the health limits set by the World Health Organization.Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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When cultivating, go over the area lightly, setting blades to penetrate only ¼ inch deep.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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You may be tempted to pump the wand into the tube to get the brush saturated, but don't—MAC says this causes the formula to dry out.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the organization has made concerted efforts to appeal to audiences outside of its U.S. home, where the market is already greatly saturated.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The review section is overflowing with praise for the $10 pants, with many calling them buttery-soft, well-made, and flattering.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Her schedule is overflowing with music videos, editorial shoots, and celebrity appointments, as well as behind-the-scenes work on her nail jewelry brand, Wear Unistella.Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Honeycomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeycomb. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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