indented 1 of 2

adjective

as in concave
curved inward that indented area of the mountainside is prone to avalanches

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indented

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verb

past tense of indent
as in notched

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Recent Examples of indented
Adjective
Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indented
  1. concave
  2. carved
  3. hollow
  4. grooved
  5. sunken
  6. chiseled
  7. depressed
  8. sculpted
Adjective
  • These heavy bobbers feature a concave head that looks identical to a popper.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Definition of concave
Verb
  • The researchers placed the receiver beneath the wing of a stationary drone and carved air channels through the wing to improve cooling even more.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than filling every square foot with washing machines, the pair intentionally carved out space for communal seating, work tables and customers who might linger long after their laundry was done.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of carved
Adjective
  • To further enhance stability, PXG constructed the One & Done ZT with a hollow-body 303 stainless steel chassis filled with its proprietary S COR™ polymer.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Deputies found a loaded magazine with hollow-point bullets in Jeanine John Taele’s pants pocket and weapons in his vehicle, as well as at his home, which was searched on Monday, the sheriff’s department said.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hollow
Verb
  • The crowd-pleaser — distributed by Universal internationally and Lionsgate domestically — moved and grooved back to first place on domestic and global charts as well, a remarkable feat in its fourth weekend of release.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • Then Scott grooved a fastball down the middle to Dansby Swanson, who hit it over the left-field wall.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of grooved
Adjective
  • The low-slung, stone-and-concrete architecture is built to disappear into the cliff, with sunken suites and planted roofs that blend into the terrain.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Carabinieri verified that the sunken vessel dated back to between the second and first centuries BC.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunken
Verb
  • The story of this sport is told inside that room — in so many ways, through the tales chiseled into those plaques and the portraits of the men who weaved those tales.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • For Yard Act’s 2022 debut, The Overload, the quartet chiseled flamboyant caricatures of British life and portrayed their flawed country with an abrasive, punishing tone.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Definition of chiseled
Adjective
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Verb
  • It is created by extremely hot plasma — highly energized, ionized gas — that's trapped and sculpted by the sun's magnetic field.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Those beautiful cities are sculpted out of brick and stone, and connected by monumental asphalt avenues which absorb the heat, and hold onto it at night.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sculpted

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