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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.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
It is indented slightly and is similar to the designs of older Kindle models.
—PCMAG, 22 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.
—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 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent
Noun
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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
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Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The surge in chip investment and demand has reignited economic growth and inflation, compelling the Bank of Korea (BOK) to consider aggressive rate hikes.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Dads can get a Canyon Burger with choice of fries or tumbleweed chips for $10 on Sunday, June 21 (offer good at participating locations for dine-in or orders placed via online; not valid on third-party delivery sites).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But that one course, Sugarloaf Golf Club, is also one of the few publics in the Northeast to have made Golf Digest’s Top 100, a Robert Trent Jones II classic with drop dead views on nearly every hole, carved from a gorgeous wilderness teeming with moose and other wildlife.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Expanding on sounds pioneered by his Memphis predecessors, such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG, Tay Keith carved his own lane.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Measure 4 inches to either side of this point (rounding up or down to find the nearest grooves), to create an 8-inch-wide doorway.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Willis was getting into a groove as the Dolphins put the offense and defense against each other for a situational end-of-half drive.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
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The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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