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
Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.
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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
Water fluoridation has been heralded as one of the top public health initiatives of the last century for its ability to fight cavities.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Spraying upward forces water behind siding and into wall cavities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Medical organizations like the American Dental Association criticized the move in certain states to ban the mineral, which helps prevent cavities and strengthens teeth.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s exactly where most cavities develop, says Nguyen.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Water fluoridation has been heralded as one of the top public health initiatives of the last century for its ability to fight cavities.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Spraying upward forces water behind siding and into wall cavities.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Medical organizations like the American Dental Association criticized the move in certain states to ban the mineral, which helps prevent cavities and strengthens teeth.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s exactly where most cavities develop, says Nguyen.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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Borers tunnel and weave through branches, leaving holes and open wounds as evidence of their travels.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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