as in water hole
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Recent Examples of chuckhole
To stay safe, the duo fixes chuckholes on side streets during times when traffic is light.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
The famously libertarian Swanson, played by actor Nick Offerman, cut through the bureaucratic red tape and shoveled asphalt into the chuckholes himself.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
Without a receipt, the cost for these cures to the common chuckhole run $8 to $11.
—Leigh Hedger, Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2018
Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
The famously libertarian Swanson, played by actor Nick Offerman, cut through the bureaucratic red tape and shoveled asphalt into the chuckholes himself.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2018
Without a receipt, the cost for these cures to the common chuckhole run $8 to $11.
—Leigh Hedger, Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckhole
Noun
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Water Holes Canyon The name Water Holes Canyon is a bit fanciful as there no significant permanent water holes here.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
9 Nov. 2024
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Hang Trail Cameras Over Scrapes Short of a corn pile or isolated water hole, the best way to take inventory of the deer in your area is by hanging cameras over large community scrapes.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
17 Oct. 2024
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So although the company's fortunes look dark today, they are not permanently shadowed like the craters on the Moon that NASA hopes to soon explore.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Impact craters also create friendly environments for microbial life, such as hot water pools, Kirkland said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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During my trip, Moore’s corps of consultants and roughnecks were drilling the fifth borehole of their experimental project.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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To tap into Earth’s energy, Eversource drilled 88 boreholes about 600 feet below ground and installed an intricate system of horizontal and vertical underground pipes.—
Rachel Ramirez,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Behind a privacy fence made with artificial-brick panels, a drainage ditch runs along one side of the property.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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This rapid adaptability shows just how efficient life in the cave has become at exploiting chemical resources.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And visitors wanting to book cave tours or camp will notice delays in those opportunities coming online.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The team that rescued the dog named him Timmy after the little boy who often fell down the well on the TV show Lassie.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Electric ground source heat pumps extracting heat from geothermal wells in winter deliver at least three times as much heat as the equivalent of electric power input, and will be less expensive than combusting natural gas.—
David Englert,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some are straightforward trenches with the bottoms chopped off; some update the silhouette with asymmetrical closures; some add hoods or capes to up the visual intrigue.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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Now, trenches and anti-tank ditches line roads where convoys of armored vehicles pass.—
Olha Konovalova,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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After that, Baylor’s next winning season and bowl appearance did not come until 2010, under coach Art Briles.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a large skillet over low heat, toast the flour, stirring continuously, until fragrant (do not brown), about 3 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Chuckhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckhole. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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