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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
The handle is gently curved for a comfortable grip with a dull indentation at the base of the blade for cooks to rest their pointer fingers on for greater control.
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Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
To help you out, there’s a little indentation on the license plate that indicates where that decal should go.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
The memory foam gently hugged our contours to offer superb spine alignment, with no lasting indentations after long periods in the same position.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Pitting edema occurs when swelling of the ankle or foot is so intense that a visible indentation can be left in the skin after being touched, says Ishibashi.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
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Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
To help you out, there’s a little indentation on the license plate that indicates where that decal should go.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
The memory foam gently hugged our contours to offer superb spine alignment, with no lasting indentations after long periods in the same position.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Pitting edema occurs when swelling of the ankle or foot is so intense that a visible indentation can be left in the skin after being touched, says Ishibashi.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
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Despite the enthusiasm, modular companies have yet to establish significant pipelines of projects, and few are constructing the large apartment complexes that might put a dent in the housing shortage.Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state's worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts preparing to open their slopes in the weeks ahead.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2024
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The 15-ounce dustbin pulls free by pressing a lever and opens by pinching the finger indents in the top.PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kardashian showcased undated photos of her face that highlighted the indent prior to getting the injections, as well as photos of what her face looked like afterward.Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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Still, with the pitching shored up, Cashman has a whole lot more work to do, with holes at first base and third base and maybe center field.Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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According to the suit, Teresa Gonzales was out on a walk when witnesses, who were not named in the suit, reported seeing a woman falling through a repair hole into a sewage line.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Flour and chocolate chips aren’t the only core components of beauty publicist Julia Labaton’s famed holiday cookies — there are also hours of first-lady biopics fueling every batch.Noor Lobad, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to analysts, China has invested in the legacy chip sector in order to supply its own chip-hungry industry, like electric vehicles and renewable energy.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elf owls typically nest in cavities, such as old woodpecker tree holes, that provide relief from heat and protection from rain and predators.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The evolutionary immunologist, who works at the University of New Mexico, studies mucosal immune systems in fish to better understand how human versions of these systems, such as our intestinal lining and nasal cavity, work.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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The white dress featured a strapless neckline, delicate draping and a thigh-high slit.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her dress donned a high slit that rested just below her waistline, a keyhole cutout and an off-the-shoulder neckline.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Upon entry, there is a little conversation pit set up with Jenga and some lovely coffee table books to peruse.Emme Hall, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Comfy chalets and a chic campsite nestled among cabernet vineyards create a magical setting with twinkling lights, crackling fire pits, and beautifully decorated trees.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Time is ticking for this championship contender to find its groove.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Marvel Rivals has been out for a day or two now, and the game is finding its groove.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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