loophole

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Recent Examples of loophole But the judge’s equivocating ruling in that piracy case created a loophole, according to Anthropic’s lawyers. James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026 Wiener’s bill seeks to expand the definition of what counts as a transit station and close the loophole. Calmatters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026 Yet, because of the loophole in the Citizens United ruling, foreign investors can now subvert that federal law through multinational corporations. Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026 But in December, the legal loophole was closed. María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loophole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loophole
Noun
  • That said, her favorites are crevice tools for furniture, upholstery brushes for delicate surfaces, and extension wands for high-up areas.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to using soft sponges and rags, Martha recommends using cotton swabs to apply the cream to tight spots and crevices when cleaning.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • However, regulatory pressure on Coupang intensified further after the e-commerce giant suffered a data breach perpetrated by a former Chinese employee in November.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Somaliland’s close ties to the UAE have also become a sticking point in the rift between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The public rift is a first between Johnson and Burke who have mostly enjoyed a cordial relationship despite coming from different corners of the city’s political spectrum.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Recent protests amid corruption scandals, elite clan fissures, and governance failures suggest that nostalgia is again colliding with reality.
    Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The game features more than 40 different officers to take the hack-and-slash gameplay to the next level.
    George Yang, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The top featured a high neck with a keyhole neckline, flared long sleeves, a cape overlay, which creates a lightly exposed back.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Halle Berry paired her skintight latex skirt with a plunging keyhole cutout blouse for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At last year's conference, Vice President JD Vance delivered a combative address that rattled European capitals and fueled fears of an accelerating trans-Atlantic split.
    Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, more than 80% of people will have their hearts broken from a romantic split, research suggests.
    Kyra Dahring, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Loophole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loophole. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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