LOOPHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

loophole

noun

Definition of loophole

as in crevice

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Recent Examples of loophole Kalshi users as young as 18 are now responsible for billions of dollars worth of trading activity on sports that critics say amounts to a loophole in gambling laws. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 This loophole allowed individuals with dangerous driving histories to obtain a trucking license simply by presenting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which does not screen for transportation safety. — Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 As the Cowboys try to figure out which outside linebackers to keep on the roster going into Sunday, they may have just been afforded a loophole to keep Sam Williams and Marist Liufau. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 But lawmakers, consumer advocates and addiction experts increasingly see this as a loophole that could endanger younger adults’ personal finances and mental health, CNN previously reported. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loophole

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Noun

High-pressure washing can force water into seals and crevices, damage weatherstripping, and strip paint—especially on doors that are already showing signs of chipping or peeling.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevice

Noun

Ariel Batista-Batista, 35, of Waterbury faces charges of second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Seoul, in its response, also downplayed the 625 billion won, or $409 million, fine the government levied on Coupang in June for the breach and for allegedly illegally collecting personal information.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of breach

Noun

The actress went strapless in a corseted leopard print Givenchy dress complete with a giant bow and a sultry thigh-high slit.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
His girlfriend, actor and model Elizabeth Hurley, wore a purple dress with a long slit to mark the occasion.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

However, a single compound cannot easily squeeze into tight internal fissures while also binding to wide open surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Bidets may also ease discomfort from hemorrhoids, fistulas and anal fissures, and help people with chronic diarrhea or conditions that require frequent wiping.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fissure

Noun

Last month, Tarrant County Commissioners Court members unanimously agreed the significant slash to the November midterm voting sites proffered by Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig was too drastic.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
After the Opry rendezvous, Miller and Mascis headed over to Nashville hot spot the Vinyl Tap for an unplanned Neil Young tribute on the bar-slash-record shop’s small stage.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of slash

Noun

Peeking at this history through a keyhole is a splendid idea, though Collin’s choice of the Ritz was probably irresistible, even overdetermined.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The cover-up’s plunging design featured a keyhole belly button cutout and a daring open back that dipped down to her butt, showing off the top of her chartreuse green thong bikini bottoms.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of keyhole

Noun

The pair started dating shortly after their first meeting and, after a brief split, eloped in Las Vegas in May 1996.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The night also featured a classic Kenzie split, Trinity and Bryce talking about life outside the villa, Islanders’ reactions to fan comments, the couples revealing who’s still together post-Love Island USA and more.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

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