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as in indentation
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

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There is an indent in the ledge near Prince Louis' hand. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 For example, during implant removals, Dr. Few will often use fat to smooth out transition areas — under the clavicle, right above the breast, around cleavage — where there can be indents or sharp transitions after implants are taken out. Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 6 Dec. 2023
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The side panels are indented like the Lyriq, and the front and rear lights are almost identical as well. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2023 Arriving in two different sizes (large and XXL), the earring features lines indented appearing as if hit by literal rays of light. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for indent 

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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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