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Recent Examples of indent
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.
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Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
The soft, wave-like surface draws inspiration from the designer’s homeland, the Republic of Karelia in Finland, indented by bays and gulfs.
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Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
26 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
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Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.
—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The handle has microdots indented at the major pressure points, providing extra grip, as well as giving the perfect balance and weight to make holiday food prep a breeze.
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Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent
Noun
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Just grab the knob on the line, stretch it to the opposite end, and secure it in place on the base end that has a hole with a small indentation to pop it in and out in a second.
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Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
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After four weeks, those with moderate-to-severe depression and low-grade inflammation who took tocilizumab (commonly sold under the brand name Actemra), an immunosuppressant used to treat rheumatoid arthritis by lowering a specific type of inflammation, seemed to notch improvements.
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Brazilian lightweight Mauricio Ruffy dispatched American Michael Chandler in the first round to notch his 14th career win and hand Chandler his fourth straight loss.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Without a doubt, with rising memory and chip prices, healthcare organizations that are increasingly leveraging the best of AI applications will face significant cost and infrastructure decisions.
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But once a week, Norway still carve out a ‘fast food’ meal.
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More than 140 family members and friends filled the 18th century Victorian house of worship’s wooden pews, iconic for featuring ornate animals carved into their ends.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Stewart's Chanel suit featured a daring, thigh-high slit.
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But that is much more difficult in practice, because attitudes and subjective norms are chiseled by years of individual experiences, information and cultural influences.
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To alleviate all that blockiness and bulk, the architects chiseled it like a block of marble, shaving here, notching there, bumping out, and pulling in to give it interest in the round.
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After a couple of rough shooting nights against Minnesota and Las Vegas, the Valkyries found their groove.
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As the episode begins to draw to a close, Paula starts to get her groove back.
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Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.
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The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.
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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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