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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
To even out the surface again, place a damp cloth over the indentation and apply a steady dose of steam.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Police found three bullet holes in the passenger side of the other car, as well as a bullet ricochet indentation on the car’s rear wheel panel, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Use a pencil to make a narrow, deep indentation in the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Police found three bullet holes in the passenger side of the other car, as well as a bullet ricochet indentation on the car’s rear wheel panel, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Use a pencil to make a narrow, deep indentation in the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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Eating just beans, according to Tarugu, is also sure to put a dent in your mood.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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This apparent recloning limit could put a dent in a number of sci-fi sounding but already burgeoning ambitions.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just two weeks ago, Gary Woodland decided ot shared his struggles with post traumatic stress disorder, brought on after a September 2023 surgery, which involved a baseball-sized hole cut from the side of his head, to remove a brain lesion.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales admits the loss of Robinson leaves a hole in the defensive line rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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State police later searched the area near the steel bridge and found among the piles of wood chips an envelope bearing the victim’s name, pieces of bone and tissue, a human fingernail and crowns to the victim’s teeth, prosecutors said.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The blue-chip Dow and the small-cap Russell 2000 are also nearing correction territory, each down about 9% from its all-time high.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The researchers used a 5 × 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, each capable of sending its own signal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Typically cavities are found in mature trees, so having a dead tree or small pile of dead branches will actually increase your chances of Eastern bluebirds visiting your garden.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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With large tables inside and an outdoor patio featuring a rustic fire pit, the eatery could easily fit a few families, a birthday party or even a business meeting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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For children, there are a variety of playrooms in the behavioral health wing, including a sensory gym equipped with adjustable lights, a ball pit and a rock climbing wall.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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After trailing by seven at halftime, Arizona found its groove early in the second half.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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