plural loopholes
1
: a means of escape
especially
: an ambiguity or omission in the text through which the intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded
2
a
: a small opening through which small arms may be fired
b
: a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation
Examples of loophole in a Sentence
Noun
She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.
tried to close a loophole in the new legislation
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Peter Cook, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Tierney's office and the Suffolk County Police Department found a loophole.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
But the recent David protein bar class action lawsuit has brought up a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations around nutritional labels that most people aren’t aware of.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Let’s get into it — the curse mechanics, that wild loophole, Rachel’s transformation and that haunting final smile.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
New York For All would ensure that state and local resources are not used to carry out federal immigration enforcement, close loopholes that allow ICE to glean information from state databases and establish lasting protections for immigrant communities.
—Peter Cook, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Tierney's office and the Suffolk County Police Department found a loophole.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
But the recent David protein bar class action lawsuit has brought up a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations around nutritional labels that most people aren’t aware of.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Let’s get into it — the curse mechanics, that wild loophole, Rachel’s transformation and that haunting final smile.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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