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
Its terminal effects are catastrophic, producing both massive permanent wound channels and violent temporary cavities.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Sticky candies, on the other hand—like Twizzlers and Starbursts—stay on the teeth longer, heightening the risk of cavities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Thus far, 10 have been inspected from a site at the north end of SONGS that holds the canisters in vertical cavities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Even with the rise of fluoride in toothpaste and other products, it’s credited with a 25% decrease in cavities.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2025
Sucking water out of desert air Being able to pack a vast number of cavities in such a small space allowed Yaghi’s research group to suck water from the desert air of Arizona.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi discovered that copper ions could be used to create a crystal with large cavities within it, which was porous to smaller atoms and molecules but blocked larger ones.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Each one-liter bottle helps kill 99% of bad breath germs, strengthen enamel and fight cavities.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
About cavities and electric bills—the things most of us worry about.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Sticky candies, on the other hand—like Twizzlers and Starbursts—stay on the teeth longer, heightening the risk of cavities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Thus far, 10 have been inspected from a site at the north end of SONGS that holds the canisters in vertical cavities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Even with the rise of fluoride in toothpaste and other products, it’s credited with a 25% decrease in cavities.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2025
Sucking water out of desert air Being able to pack a vast number of cavities in such a small space allowed Yaghi’s research group to suck water from the desert air of Arizona.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi discovered that copper ions could be used to create a crystal with large cavities within it, which was porous to smaller atoms and molecules but blocked larger ones.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Each one-liter bottle helps kill 99% of bad breath germs, strengthen enamel and fight cavities.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
About cavities and electric bills—the things most of us worry about.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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To prevent water buildup that could block energy generation, the researchers added micro drainage holes that let water flow downward but not upward, and keep the surface clear for droplet impacts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, the league announced that from the upcoming season, all LIV events will be played over four days and 72 holes.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even worse, scratches, dents, and imperfections can stand out dramatically.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The roomy, high-cut ABS shell fits a variety of head shapes and shrugs off dents, while adjustable sizing ensures comfort.—
Outside,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The courtyard is outfitted with several fire pits and is a nice place to hang out, and the property regularly hosts outdoor yoga classes as well.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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In warm weather, rent a paddleboard from the hotel and glide across Lake Estes, or warm up around the fire pits or in the dry sauna.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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