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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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Recent Examples of indentation
The rules also state that the end of the bat may have a cupped indentation up to 1 1/4 inches in depth, 2 inches wide and with at least a 1-inch diameter while adding experimental models must be approved by MLB.
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
There were also small, round indentations near the tracks.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
After creating a three-dimensional scan of the area, researchers then compared the indentations to various animals’ teeth marks.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
There were also small, round indentations near the tracks.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
After creating a three-dimensional scan of the area, researchers then compared the indentations to various animals’ teeth marks.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The core materials were then mixed with oats and water and pressed into molds with bubble-like indents and rough line patterns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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The venue’s sixth hole is a demanding 574 yards, though the back nine eases up with two par-3 offerings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But powerful reminders remain, including bullet holes.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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The logic was sound: own the infrastructure, capture margin, and secure Western chip sovereignty, but execution has been, at best, uneven.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Take the quiz here … CRUNCH TIME – Lay's unveils controversial new chip flavor.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Thanks to fluoridated water, childhood and adult cavities have been reduced by about 25%.—
Samantha Korn,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Each of those frequencies creates its own quantum resonator in the same cavity, with its own set of modes.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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There are complimentary vintage bicycles for guests to explore the grounds with gardens and fire pits.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Archaeologists found storage trenches, part of a defensive wall, sections of a key road, the outlines of soldiers’ homes and numerous pits, officials said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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In 2024, a middling Red Sox team to start the year found its groove in June, going 21-14 from June 1 through July 14 to close out the first half.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Still, there was something satisfying about watching this crew attempt to find its groove.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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