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
The light triggered a chemical rearrangement inside the crystal, reshaping its internal architecture and creating tiny cavities capable of trapping water molecules from the air.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Some cavities were intentionally left hollow, while others were filled with materials like gelatin or foam.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Plug cavities with dirt, sand or foam so rainwater can’t pool inside.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
In natural lakes, good cover includes the rhizomes (root systems) of white water lily or open cavities within curtains of hardstem bulrush.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Because of its beneficial effects, fluoride is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Some cavities were intentionally left hollow, while others were filled with materials like gelatin or foam.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Plug cavities with dirt, sand or foam so rainwater can’t pool inside.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
In natural lakes, good cover includes the rhizomes (root systems) of white water lily or open cavities within curtains of hardstem bulrush.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
Because of its beneficial effects, fluoride is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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That alone changes the math — his cardio dropoff against Strickland was directly tied to the weight cut, and removing that variable fixes one of the only real holes in his game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cost estimate for cleanup of the underwater waste, known as the northern impoundment of the San Jacinto waste pits, has now climbed to a quarter of a billion dollars.—
Rebekah F. Ward,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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There are two square holes in the stage — basically orchestra pits where the band resides.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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