concaves

noun

plural of concave
as in cavities

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  1. cavities
  2. hollows
  3. pits
  4. depressions
  5. indentations
  6. dents
  7. wells
  8. valleys
Noun
  • Soft, spongy areas and cavities in the tree also indicate rot.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.
    — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cavities
Noun
  • Over a career spanning five decades, von Rydingsvard transformed humble four-by-four chunks of wood into towering shapes whose puzzling bumps and hollows gave them the aura of ancient living beings.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Particularly for a character like this, who is literally a servant and has to exist in the hollows created by other people in that world — that’s a very useful tool for me as an actor.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of hollows
Noun
  • The amenities inside the room get the little details right with SMEG kettles, Dyson hair dryers, ample soaking tubs, a wine fridge, and even private patios with fire pits for rooms on the lower level.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The most prominent contest pits Ted Gaines against Gina Posey for the open 4th District seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pits
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  • According to a declaration from acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron, officials have identified more than 80 holes and depressions along the seawall promenade, while sections of the shoreline walkway are regularly flooded.
    — Chris Matthews, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a supporting declaration, acting Park Service director Jessica Bowron said the agency’s recent survey identified more than 80 holes and depressions along the seawall promenade and that parts of the shoreline walkway are flooded twice daily.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of depressions
Noun
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Some have indentations meant to gather rainwater, and some have multiple points of entry and egress, all of which the rats apparently appreciate.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of indentations
Noun
  • The engineers wrote their names using Sharpies on the places where robotic arms made dents in the vehicles.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Peel-and-stick tiles do not fare well in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas, and are prone to dents, scratches, discoloration, peeling, and shifting if the adhesive is damaged.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Exxon has drilled exploration and appraisal wells and is focusing on its technology at a Houston pilot plant.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Already, nearly 18 million people in the United States, including more than 1 million young children, live near oil and gas wells that will now pollute more freely because of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s actions.
    — Elizabeth Bechard, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wells
Noun
  • If successful, the work could help future missions explore areas that are difficult for conventional rovers to reach, including deep valleys and underground environments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Across the West, the outlook favors snow in the Rocky Mountains and at higher elevations in California, while depicting valleys and lower-lying areas as less certain.
    — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of valleys
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“Concaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concaves. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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