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
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That alone changes the math — his cardio dropoff against Strickland was directly tied to the weight cut, and removing that variable fixes one of the only real holes in his game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026 -
Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 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 light triggered a chemical rearrangement inside the crystal, reshaping its internal architecture and creating tiny cavities capable of trapping water molecules from the air.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 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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That measure focuses primarily on pavement condition, Bhatt said, including factors like surface imperfections and depressions in the road.—
Rose Evans
May 11,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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The depressions in watermelon around seeds are also more liable to decay than the solid flesh of seedless types.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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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 17 May. 2026.
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