INDENTATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

indentation

noun

ˌin-ˌden-ˈtā-shən

Definition of indentation

as in dent

a sunken area forming a separate space the previous occupant's furniture had left some fairly noticeable indentations in the carpet

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as in indent

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface deep indentations along the edge of the leaf

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Recent Examples of indentation Some have indentations meant to gather rainwater, and some have multiple points of entry and egress, all of which the rats apparently appreciate. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Choe nestles the cup of sauce into the peak of the onigiri, creating an indentation at the top of each mound. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Let sit at room temperature until buns are puffed and expanded to edges of muffin cups (dough will spring back when poked but hold a slight indentation), 25–35 minutes. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for indentation

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Noun

Spencer Knight must have some dents in his goaltender pads since arriving via trade in March 2025.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Shares are soaring 16%, though that's barely making a dent in its plunge since September.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of dent

Noun

Another fun detail can be found on the vamp, which has the same series of dots signature to the sneaker but rendered merely as indents rather than full perforations — less the Gore-Tex membrane be compromised.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
This one -- as hundreds of users on TikTok and Instagram have shown in the last week -- starts with half of a watermelon that's been scooped to create a bowl-like indent and frozen overnight.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of indent

Noun

Midway through the third quarter, Riley burst through a wide-open hole and beat the Rams’ final defensive back for speed to race down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown and his third of the night.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
This month, a series of explosions will blow holes in the former SS United States, sinking it some 25 miles off the Florida panhandle to become the world’s largest artificial reef.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

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Noun

The frantic construction of data centers to power the AI boom has meant big profits for a wide array of companies — chip makers, power providers, cooling system producers, cloud computing companies and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
The Chinese government reportedly recruited a female executive, Alice Huang, to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and gather intelligence on the company’s most advanced chips, which are currently banned from sale in China.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of chip

Noun

Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Sprinkle salt mixture all over outside of the turkey as well as inside the cavity of the turkey, patting to adhere and nudging some into every crevice.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of cavity

Noun

The dress had a plunging neckline and silver straps on the side that created a slit to the waist.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2026
Featuring a drapey silhouette for that just-right fit without restriction, side slits for optimal mobility, and an impossibly soft fabric, this is the kind of pullover that will stay in your travel lineup for years to come.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2026

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Extend your next holiday gathering around this wood-burning patio fire table pit, which adds warmth and ambience to your outdoor space for less than $80.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
The amenities inside the room get the little details right with SMEG kettles, Dyson hair dryers, ample soaking tubs, a wine fridge, and even private patios with fire pits for rooms on the lower level.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

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