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Recent Examples of sinkhole
The cause of the sinkhole is unknown and under investigation.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
According to the department, the two other recent sinkholes reported include:
Dec. 26: A 40-by-40-foot sinkhole developed in the right shoulder of eastbound I-80 near milepost 34.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if the Dolby Theatre gets swallowed by a sinkhole before Culkin can claim his trophy, Benji will stay superglued in my mind.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
Missy Hubbard, the one with the sinkhole in front of her garage, cries too at the end of a personal era.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
According to the department, the two other recent sinkholes reported include:
Dec. 26: A 40-by-40-foot sinkhole developed in the right shoulder of eastbound I-80 near milepost 34.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Even if the Dolby Theatre gets swallowed by a sinkhole before Culkin can claim his trophy, Benji will stay superglued in my mind.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
Missy Hubbard, the one with the sinkhole in front of her garage, cries too at the end of a personal era.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinkhole
Noun
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West Virginia sits atop the Marcellus Shale basin, which holds 141 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After each round of full-body exfoliation, a giant basin of warm water was dumped over my body, like I was being baptized.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One obstacle the Bengals face in their quest for postseason play, however, is the outbreak of injuries that started in spring training and have created a significant hole in their offense.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms, which depicted a goblet, a platter, and a round piece of bread with a hole in it, similar to a Jerusalem bagel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The two friends straight-lined it down the hill, crossing the freezing murky puddle.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Our test included leaving sealed tumblers upside-down for 30 minutes, and every single one left a puddle on the counter.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Because the Attorney General has chosen to proceed in this way, Mr. Mangione’s Due Process rights have already been violated and the manner in which the Government has acted has prejudiced the grand jury pool and has corrupted the grand jury process.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The main container has enough space for all your rafts and pool toys.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sinkhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinkhole. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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