CAVITIES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

cavities

noun

plural of cavity

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 process begins with a femtosecond laser cutting GaN dielets from a wafer and drilling precise cavities into the diamond substrate. —

Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 The bees will form a temporary cluster, hanging out while scouts search the surrounding area for a more permanent home in hollow spaces like tree cavities or, occasionally, the walls of a home. —

Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Provide Nesting Habitat Bird houses and nest boxes encourage many backyard birds to stick around, but those same birds really like to nest in the cavities of dead trees. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Dentists can also sometimes stop cavities with fluoride varnishes and prevent them with dental sealants, which were once recommended only for children, Fontana said. —

The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 May 2026 After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities. —

Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026 But cavities were a rare issue for Neanderthals, based on numerous studies of their teeth. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 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

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After making par on each of the first nine holes, Lopez made her move on the back with four birdies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Of the more than 40 million annual visitors to the state, about a quarter seek outdoor recreation, including fishing at the state’s extensive network of fishing holes—rivers like the Missouri and Mississippi, as well as more than 2,700 lakes—meaning a stop at Bass Pro is almost always in order.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026