foxholes

Definition of foxholesnext
plural of foxhole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foxholes
Noun
  • Pangea’s partners mill (grind) and hydrolyze (break down using water) these pits.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The patio at Saints and Council features fire pits, heaters and heated seats.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • No country appears willing to try and open the strait by force while fighting rages and Iran can target vessels with anti-ship missiles, drones, attack craft and mines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • SaveABunny partners with other shelters and is often the last resort.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In their filing in Sacramento Superior Court, the residents accuse city officials of violating Measure O, which mandates that interim shelters sit more than 500 feet away from bodies of water or streams.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Chemicals such as arsenic and sulfur can leak into groundwater from deep wells, overpumping can cause water scarcity, and improper drilling can harm water quality.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Nitrates can seep into those wells.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Foxholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foxholes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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