black hole

[blak hohl] / ˈblæk ˈhoʊl /

NOUN

abyss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

supernova void

WEAK

great void theoretical mass

Example Sentences

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Regardless of the exact cause, the black hole did far more than take a small bite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

This object is powered by a supermassive black hole with a mass about 12 billion times that of the sun.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“The United States should stop casting people into the black hole of El Salvador’s prison system,” Goebertus said.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The government also agreed to finance up to £59.9m in emergency support, to help fill a black hole in the budget.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s the supermassive black hole in the middle of our galaxy.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows