concaves

plural of concave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for concaves
Noun
  • The extra saliva helps rinse away food particles and bacteria that can contribute to cavities, making gum a useful addition to your travel routine.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Hummingbirds do not nest in cavities, choosing to build their tiny nests in trees and shrubs instead.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains creates cool, wet forests, shaded hollows, caves, ponds and streams.
    Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • The backrest and seat are generously padded with dense foam, with no noticeable hollows.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Evidence Of Ancient Solstice Ceremonies The excavations at Bulford revealed 48 pits containing pottery, animal bone, worked flints and charcoal.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Smoke from barbecue pits fills the air while tables are covered in classic dishes that everyone looks forward to all year.
    Abby Price, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • Soft spots in the base beneath the blacktop can lead to depressions.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
  • Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Scattered across Dakota County, Minnesota, especially its rural landscape, are more than 8,000 private drinking wells.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Several campgrounds across the state will be unable to provide visitors with water because their wells are low or dry amid one of the worst droughts on record, according to a spokesperson for the USDA Forest Service.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Marked by towering mountains, spectacular valleys and glacial blue lakes in every direction, the towns of Banff and Lake Louise have attracted travelers for decades.
    Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Wind gusts across mountain tops and through valleys, and even along the coast, could top 30 mph.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
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“Concaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concaves. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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