as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
water collected in a shallow concavity on the floor of the cave
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concavities
Noun
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Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026 -
Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors will seek out all sidewalk cracks that are at least half an inch tall or more than an inch wide and all dents and defects that are two inches wide and one inch deep, according to the staff report.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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After two of my three test trips, small dents had appeared in the shell.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Make gentle depressions with your fingertips to create ¼-inch-deep divots.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Topographic maps and a compass are a big help in locating ridges, hollows, and creeks.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.—
Malana VanTyler
March 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Concavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concavities. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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