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as in dent
a sunken area forming a separate space
the previous occupant's furniture had left some fairly noticeable indentations in the carpet
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Recent Examples of indentation
Chill the cookies, and then spoon jam into the indentations.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The indentations turned out to be the footprints of reptiles and amphibians from the Permian period, which spanned from 251 million to 299 million years ago.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The grid pattern is what differentiates a coffered ceiling from a tray ceiling, which would consist of one large indentation.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Press your thumb into the top of the dough ball to make an indentation for filling.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The indentations turned out to be the footprints of reptiles and amphibians from the Permian period, which spanned from 251 million to 299 million years ago.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The grid pattern is what differentiates a coffered ceiling from a tray ceiling, which would consist of one large indentation.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Press your thumb into the top of the dough ball to make an indentation for filling.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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Now, tariff threats look to be putting a dent in the economic outlook of consumers and businesses.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Seven cans of tomatoes had large dents, some in the mid-seam of the cans. Utensils and other kitchenware were stored in a cabinet with the facility’s breaker box.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just a few years ago, ADL found that 30 antisemitic indents nationwide were tied to Kanye’s 2022 antisemitic rants.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Use that old toothbrush for scrubbing tight corners, grout, and other indents or details.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2025
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The second-deepest hole, the German Continental Deep Drilling Programme, stretches 5.6 miles.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cracks and ridges in the ice constantly shifted the route to a permanent hole in the ice, named Ocean City, from which Hoppe and her team gathered hundreds of liters of seawater samples and hauled them back to the ship for analysis.—
Asher Elbein,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Near-field communication chips are small silicon chips that enable wireless communication between two electronic devices.—
Jackie Berardo,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While these chips have become increasingly powerful and simultaneously smaller, there is a physical limit to the amount of information that can be stored on this hardware.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Feb. 2025
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Studies show that community water fluoridation can help prevent cavities, which can save families money in the long run, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Summary Your bone marrow is a spongy material located in the cavities of your bones.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hang the orange wheel on the rim of the glass using the cut slit, and dust with nutmeg.—
Jeff Burkhart,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bottoms include barrel-leg trouser jeans and a straight midi skirt with a side slit, which can be layered or worn separately.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each 750ml bottle features a gradient of bright colors, including orange, pink, red and purple, with grooves along the body to resemble the agave plant.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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These grooves will give the seeds a foothold and decrease the likelihood of them being washed away by rain or irrigation.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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