loophole

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Recent Examples of loophole Lawmakers there are reportedly working to close that loophole. Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 Due to a legal loophole, the Class of 2008 must return to high school, now in their mid-30s –– bringing with them midlife baggage and teenage angst. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 Closing this loophole would generate new revenue not simply to grow the government, but to increase investments in the same things Fair Share has already started delivering in Massachusetts. Senator Ed Markey, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 The Supreme Court has required the government to obtain a warrant to get such information from carriers, but data brokers offer a loophole for authorities seeking such information. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loophole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
  • The crevice attachment’s usefulness isn’t limited to just appliances.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • There’s talent in every crevice of that room.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That could provoke an outcry from nationalist circles, who would likely view such as move as a breach of sovereignty.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The Tesla boss alleges that OpenAI is in breach of its mission.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Charles and Camilla's visit is being framed as a chance to repair a rift between two countries with historically deep ties.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Leah Remini's daughter with husband Angelo Pagan picked a glam green gown with a high slit for her senior prom — and posed alongside her proud (but emotional) parents.
    Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The skirt, with its front and back slits and pockets, echo the design details found in Beckham's namesake ready-to-wear collection, which similarly blends feminine and utilitarian elements.
    Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.
    Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The game features a groundbreaking combat system that’s less hack-and-slash, more ultraviolent chess as Jin Sakai fights for the titular island.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond the stylish exterior, it’s packed with practical safety details, including a locking zipper compartment, slash-resistant construction, and an additional zippered interior pocket to keep valuables tucked away.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • She was referred to a hospital in London for keyhole surgery to fix the hole, but none of the three attempts were successful.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Warsh’s statement is also a keyhole into how his friends and mentors have helped shape his career.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Corporate earnings and a split between hardware and software stocks also caught our attention.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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