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 result is a constant push-and-pull between growth and disruption as the star accretes from its disk while simultaneously blasting material away, carving cavities and shaping the environment that neighboring stars and planets will inherit.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
No eczema, no cavities in her teeth, nothing.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Although sugar-free gum may help reduce cavities, Fox News Digital has previously reported that dentists warn acids, sweeteners and excessive chewing may harm teeth or trigger other side effects.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Torrez testified that investigators placed rods in the cavities left by the bullets to demonstrate the direction of the gunshots.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Plaque is the sticky film of germs that can cause cavities and make your breath smell bad.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers aim to incorporate more advanced cavities and achieve full automation of the system.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
There are also single tooth cavities filled with up to six different nests.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
No eczema, no cavities in her teeth, nothing.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Although sugar-free gum may help reduce cavities, Fox News Digital has previously reported that dentists warn acids, sweeteners and excessive chewing may harm teeth or trigger other side effects.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Torrez testified that investigators placed rods in the cavities left by the bullets to demonstrate the direction of the gunshots.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Plaque is the sticky film of germs that can cause cavities and make your breath smell bad.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers aim to incorporate more advanced cavities and achieve full automation of the system.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
There are also single tooth cavities filled with up to six different nests.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cans can be dropped during shipping, bumped together while being stacked on store shelves, or stacked too heavily, creating small dents over time.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Burn pits were a common method to dispose of waste up until around 2010, according to the VA.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, water from the aquifer fills the large mining pits, lowering the water table for others in the area.—
Kayla Branch,
The Frontier,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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