Thesaurus results for INDENT

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noun

in-ˈdent

Definition of indent

as in indentation

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

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Recent Examples of indent

Noun

Aim for room temperature butter (about 65°F) that indents easily when pressed but still holds its shape. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026 The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

Verb

The soft, wave-like surface draws inspiration from the designer’s homeland, the Republic of Karelia in Finland, indented by bays and gulfs. — Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 It is indented slightly and is similar to the designs of older Kindle models. — PCMAG, 22 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for indent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent

Noun

For sets, make an indentation about 2 to 3 inches deep for each onion and space them 4 to 5 inches apart.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Definition of indentation

Verb

In back-to-back games at PNC Park, Gavin Hollowell and Javier Assad became the 11th and 12th Cubs relievers to notch a save this year.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 July 2026
That would mean the S & P 500, which is already up more than 8% year to date, would notch a high double-digit return for the full year.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of notch

Noun

Businesses must recognize that open weights, while offering model control, don't address critical issues like chip access, data provenance, or the auditability of AI agent actions, demanding proactive planning for governance and liability.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Professor Burn Lin, Distinguished Research Chair at NTHU, said the university aims to accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies while training engineers for Taiwan’s globally significant chip industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of chip

Verb

Minimalists understand the value in carving out a bit of time to clean up the kitchen each morning before heading out for the day, Millie Naor, the founder of Bella Organizers, notes.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
Plus the idea of carving out the Fed for special treatment when all other agencies have executives who serve solely at the President’s discretion did not sit well with several Supreme Court justices.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of carve

Noun

Starship is designed to launch 60 Starlink V3 satellites at a time, spitting them out through a slit-like payload bay door like a giant PEZ candy dispenser.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 July 2026
Starship released the Starlink V3s using its Pez-like deployer, tossing them overboard through a slit-like opening on the side of the spacecraft.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

Definition of slit

Verb

Wilkerson has emerged as one of the top offensive line prospects in Central Florida and has been working hard to chisel his big body into playing form.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2026
Every nation has an origin story, a set of values and principles chiseled into our souls and onto our public spaces.

— Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2026

Definition of chisel

Noun

The interior of the home is finished in white tongue-and-groove paneling and looks bright and airy thanks to its generous glazing and high ceilings.

— Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Just when the two seem to be getting into a groove, his secret ex-wife Sidney (Engerman) shows up and causes chaos.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026