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
Many of its technologies, such as superconducting crab cavities, crystal collimators and high-temperature superconducting power lines, have never been used in a proton accelerator before.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Their acorns are also a favorite food of woodpeckers and jays, and their large branches and cavities provide birds with shelter and nesting sites.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The report said asbestos is present in flooring, ceiling tiles and pipe insulation, with additional material potentially in inaccessible wall cavities.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
But the defects weren’t cavities like those etched to record data.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, like candy, these sweet ingredients can stick to your teeth and lead to cavities.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Underground cavities found on Venus Taking a fresh look at radar data collected by Magellan, a team of scientists were able to spot a large underground cavity on Venus created by lava flow.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For instance, studying subsurface cavities is a primary goal of an instrument called the Subsurface Radar Sounder, or SRS, planned for the EnVision mission being developed by the European Space Agency, which can penetrate the planet's surface to depths of several hundred meters.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Tooth decay, which includes cavities or caries, is the most common noncommunicable disease around the globe, a statistic that holds true even in the United States.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Their acorns are also a favorite food of woodpeckers and jays, and their large branches and cavities provide birds with shelter and nesting sites.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The report said asbestos is present in flooring, ceiling tiles and pipe insulation, with additional material potentially in inaccessible wall cavities.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
But the defects weren’t cavities like those etched to record data.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Also, like candy, these sweet ingredients can stick to your teeth and lead to cavities.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Underground cavities found on Venus Taking a fresh look at radar data collected by Magellan, a team of scientists were able to spot a large underground cavity on Venus created by lava flow.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
For instance, studying subsurface cavities is a primary goal of an instrument called the Subsurface Radar Sounder, or SRS, planned for the EnVision mission being developed by the European Space Agency, which can penetrate the planet's surface to depths of several hundred meters.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Tooth decay, which includes cavities or caries, is the most common noncommunicable disease around the globe, a statistic that holds true even in the United States.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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What’s next is to keep looking for gaps or holes where certain processes need to be made more efficient.—
Karen Esquivel,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means expect bargain shopping, not whale hunting when free agency opens next week even though the roster has more holes than most offseasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beater bars can be too harsh for wood flooring and cause surface scratches, while some vacuum wheels can cause dents due to their weight.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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With almost no ambient light, nights are really dark, and when clear, the skies are studded with stars; on cold nights, giant fire pits on the patio keep you warm while stargazing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tips and fire laws Palm Beach County currently has a burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard waste, bonfires and fire pits.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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