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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 second issue was simply a tiny indentation on the screen, which was possibly caused by some damage during the installation of the new screen.
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
If the indentation remains, bake for a few minutes more.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
According to the study authors, while the circular indentations may be tied to the theropod’s attempts at nest building, the scratches are more likely the remains of their ritual dance-offs, in which male dinosaurs dug deep into the sand, slashing their claws and sending spews of dust into the air.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
One of the downsides of wearing a silk bonnet or satin bonnet is that sometimes indentations or red lines can appear on the forehead where the elastic band or tie was during the night.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 30 May 2025
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Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
If the indentation remains, bake for a few minutes more.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
According to the study authors, while the circular indentations may be tied to the theropod’s attempts at nest building, the scratches are more likely the remains of their ritual dance-offs, in which male dinosaurs dug deep into the sand, slashing their claws and sending spews of dust into the air.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
One of the downsides of wearing a silk bonnet or satin bonnet is that sometimes indentations or red lines can appear on the forehead where the elastic band or tie was during the night.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
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The first two days of LIV on the CW attracted audiences of fewer than 300,000 viewers, significantly below the PGA Tour event that weekend, and the ratings never made a dent compared with the PGA Tour.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That tragedy gave way to discord within the UTM and the exit of key leaders, as well as a dent to the party’s popularity.—
Charles Pensulo,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Developer Patrick Madden indents to bring a Wawa convenience store to the site as well as 240 apartments spread across multiple three-story buildings.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
13 July 2025
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Unlike the grooves of a normal road wheel, its surface is almost completely smooth except for small indents, patterned differently between front and back wheel, which are designed to just slightly roughen the air, encouraging the right level of turbulent flow.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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On the 18th hole of the final match, Nicklaus sank his par putt and then conceded Tony Jacklin’s short par putt, ensuring both the match and the Ryder Cup ended in a tie.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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My only shot was through a hole the size of a business card between some limbs.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The slit lamp is a specialized microscope with a bright light that creates a thin, intense beam to illuminate the eye.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Firefighters are working to extinguish hotspots, burning tree stumps, and hot ash pits to ensure there is no threat to containment lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As part of the agreement, Carlyle branding will be featured on the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 challenger and across key team assets, including the car chassis, drivers’ team kit, pit wall and garage environment.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Terry McLaurin is still trying to find his groove after a long-running holdout with the front office.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The board also has a small groove to catch juices.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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