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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Noun
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Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026 -
If your tree is in a lawn, poke 6-inch deep holes around the drip line and pour the fertilizer into them.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Avoid cans that have dents or lid damage, as this can increase the risk of bacteria that cause botulism (a form of food poisoning).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
18 May 2026
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After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The Yakima taproom sits right on one of them, the Loftus Ranches in Moxee, and features 16 taps inside, plus seating, fire pits, food trucks, and lawn games outside.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Give watermelons an extra boost of nutrients by creating melon pits instead of hills and planting seeds directly in the pits.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 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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Zotkina used a tool made from jasper to create depressions in the teeth through drilling or rotating motions, eventually reaching the pulp chamber.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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The manhunt has so far been contained to Stewart County, where search crews are up against an immediate terrain of steep hills with deep ravines or hollows, the sheriff said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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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
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Make four small indentations in vegetable mixture.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Concavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concavities. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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