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
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.
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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
Your sinuses and nasal cavities are lined by a mucus layer that protects your body from inhaling irritants.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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
Your sinuses and nasal cavities are lined by a mucus layer that protects your body from inhaling irritants.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Speculation has also risen over whether the couple posed for the pictures after their record-breaking appearance together on Kelce's own podcast, New Heights, due to the dents in Swift's hear resembling the kind that headphones can create.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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