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
Yes, dental cavities are common.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Here’s to hoping Terri and Mel’s relationship is all smiles and no cavities.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
With more time and research, additional archaeological discoveries may eventually fill in our cavities of knowledge.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
The child had visited the office to have several cavities filled, according to the family’s attorney, Kirc Emerson.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Adults were often found hiding in the cavities of tree trunks up to 8 feet off the ground, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Plus, high alcohol content can disrupt beneficial bacteria, ironically increasing your risk of cavities.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Holding a tomato half over a compost bin or trash can, insert your thumb or finger into the cavities to nudge out the seeds and goo.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Here’s to hoping Terri and Mel’s relationship is all smiles and no cavities.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
With more time and research, additional archaeological discoveries may eventually fill in our cavities of knowledge.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
The child had visited the office to have several cavities filled, according to the family’s attorney, Kirc Emerson.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Adults were often found hiding in the cavities of tree trunks up to 8 feet off the ground, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Plus, high alcohol content can disrupt beneficial bacteria, ironically increasing your risk of cavities.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Holding a tomato half over a compost bin or trash can, insert your thumb or finger into the cavities to nudge out the seeds and goo.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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This set includes six hangers, each designed with five holes that can hold five garments both horizontally (up to 6 pounds) and vertically (up to 8 pounds).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several bullet holes, a pile of sheets, clothing and cardboard covered in blood were all found at the scene, along with an AR-style rifle, other guns and several pools of blood, according to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Firefighters are working to extinguish hotspots, burning tree stumps, and hot ash pits to ensure there is no threat to containment lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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To mine the site, Perpetua would operate across three open pits and use cyanide for processing next to the East Fork South Fork Salmon River.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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