as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
a cavity in the lawn where a tree stump had been removed
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Recent Examples of cavities
Medical organizations like the American Dental Association criticized the move in certain states to ban the mineral, which helps prevent cavities and strengthens teeth.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s exactly where most cavities develop, says Nguyen.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Typically cavities are found in mature trees, so having a dead tree or small pile of dead branches will actually increase your chances of Eastern bluebirds visiting your garden.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomar said stripping fluoride from the water in Birmingham has unnecessarily put residents at greater risk for cavities.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To keep them plentiful, the FWC recommends homeowners preserve trees with cavities or peeling bark, leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots, add native plants when landscaping to attract pollinators and install a bat house on your property.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Try using a straw to make a mocktail more lavish and minimize direct contact between ingredients, such as natural sugar or sparkling water, and your teeth, which can help reduce the risk of enamel erosion and cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
One captures a white concrete community mausoleum, its crypts often empty, like absent teeth cavities, its coffins stolen presumably for anything valuable inside.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s exactly where most cavities develop, says Nguyen.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Typically cavities are found in mature trees, so having a dead tree or small pile of dead branches will actually increase your chances of Eastern bluebirds visiting your garden.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Tomar said stripping fluoride from the water in Birmingham has unnecessarily put residents at greater risk for cavities.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To keep them plentiful, the FWC recommends homeowners preserve trees with cavities or peeling bark, leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots, add native plants when landscaping to attract pollinators and install a bat house on your property.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Try using a straw to make a mocktail more lavish and minimize direct contact between ingredients, such as natural sugar or sparkling water, and your teeth, which can help reduce the risk of enamel erosion and cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
One captures a white concrete community mausoleum, its crypts often empty, like absent teeth cavities, its coffins stolen presumably for anything valuable inside.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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Nelly Korda birdied her final two holes to shoot a 69 to move to 5 under and in second place, setting up a final pairing of friendly rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These small black beetles chew holes in leaves and stunt the plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inspectors will seek out all sidewalk cracks that are at least half an inch tall or more than an inch wide and all dents and defects that are two inches wide and one inch deep, according to the staff report.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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After two of my three test trips, small dents had appeared in the shell.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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