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Recent Examples of indent
Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
It is indented slightly and is similar to the designs of older Kindle models.
—PCMAG, 22 Sep. 2024
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Noun
There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The soft, wave-like surface draws inspiration from the designer’s homeland, the Republic of Karelia in Finland, indented by bays and gulfs.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
It is indented slightly and is similar to the designs of older Kindle models.
—PCMAG, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent
Noun
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Subsequent scans would reveal a one-inch indentation to her left temple and brain swelling.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 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
Verb
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If the current pace of biopharma M&A holds up for the rest of the year, the industry could be on track to notch more than $250 billion in deal value, marking the strongest year for biotech and pharma since the 2019 peak.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Networks have been able to notch deals for broadcast TV that call for CPMs that are flat with last year’s or up as much as 5% mid-single-digit percentage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Asian chip stocks have soared in recent months amid a global shortage for the technology that underpins the AI boom.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But even these trails, like the ones Vernon carved out with friends near his home in Bella Vista, have had a positive effect.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The pieces, from 2019, were originally carved from oak trees and then cast in bronze.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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However, the cool drop shoulder design, crew neckline, and side slit hem elevate this classic look to a more modern design, especially when styled with these pants and shoes.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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The sensual styling featured sinuous lines and included a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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To alleviate all that blockiness and bulk, the architects chiseled it like a block of marble, shaving here, notching there, bumping out, and pulling in to give it interest in the round.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Like Hayes, Brazil coach Arthur Elias is continuing to chisel down his core squad for the home World Cup next summer.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax.—
Ron Cowen,
Scientific American,
3 June 2026
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Think more divorcée getting her groove back on an unseasonably chilly day, less spring breaker double-fisting piña coladas.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Some resemble ancient oil lamps and brooches; others take after Barbara Hepworth and Isamu Noguchi sculptures.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
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The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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