as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
shoreline residents are finding themselves helplessly falling down a rabbit hole in their Sisyphean efforts to halt beach erosion
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Recent Examples of rabbit hole
The talk, given by Cabel Sasser of Panic at XOXO Fest 2024, was filled with silliness and deep dives down unexpected rabbit holes.
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
If there’s a particular research rabbit hole you’re tempted to go down, Mercury’s transit through Scorpio begins on October 13 and will facilitate your foray into the unknown.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024
More recently, the actor frequently finds herself down vintage rabbit holes, scrolling eBay and The RealReal in search of a pair of old season platform sandals trailing with vines.
—Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
Researchers are trying to develop tools to help pull people out of conspiracy rabbit holes.
—Alison Snyder, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
If there’s a particular research rabbit hole you’re tempted to go down, Mercury’s transit through Scorpio begins on October 13 and will facilitate your foray into the unknown.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2024
More recently, the actor frequently finds herself down vintage rabbit holes, scrolling eBay and The RealReal in search of a pair of old season platform sandals trailing with vines.
—Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
Researchers are trying to develop tools to help pull people out of conspiracy rabbit holes.
—Alison Snyder, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit hole
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Mars enters Leo today, prompting you to take charge of a project or address a family dilemma.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The mercurial billionaire’s fawning support of a Republican candidate who promises to roll back environmental progress is a dilemma for a company whose core buyers identify as climate-conscious Democrats.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Francis stands strong, mocking Sofia and her family, firmly believing that her son will get her out of her current predicament.Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Funding cliff This is not the first time the SSA has faced an insolvency predicament, with the early 1980s being another crunch time for the government agency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying.Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The strange drink starts with a Diet Coke poured into a cup, followed by pickle juice, a few whole pickles, and some jalapeño juice to top it off.Jade Gomez, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Phoenix Open concerts 2025: This power couple will play the 16th hole Coliseum The plan, intended to prevent more traffic congestion and safeguard existing infrastructure, was developed by city, state and business leaders who make up the MAG's Regional Transportation Policy Committee.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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That will open up a huge hole for one player in particular: Allyce Jones.Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But their story also offers a glimpse into the bind that some nonfiction filmmakers are facing in a cost-cutting, risk-averse market.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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From reductions in absentee ballot boxes to limitations to casting an emergency ballot on Election Day, voters will have fewer options and will be in a bind if their schedules change at the last minute due to the 2021 passing of S.B. 202.Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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His latest monologue, in contrast, is submerged in the swamp of vintage misogyny.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Fight Club’s insights about the consequences of men rallying around resentment remain apt today, a period in which Donald Trump’s grievance politics and the growing swamp of the manosphere are shaping American masculinity.Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
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His reach truly extends to all corners of the globe!Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nearly five minutes had elapsed in the second half when Lazar Stefanovic took a pass from Skyy Clark in the corner and rose for a three-pointer that extended UCLA’s massive lead in its season opener.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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