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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
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.
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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
Press a small indentation in the center if desired.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
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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
Press a small indentation in the center if desired.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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Even our coldest colds can no longer make a dent in record-setting heat.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Once sworn in, Holladay will become the 20th Democrat in the 100-member House, only making a small dent in the Republican supermajority.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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That bacteria can then enter a patient’s open cavity, leading to infection.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some are modern fire pits, while others are rustic and charming.—
Daniel Modlin,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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North Crowley’s Isaak Hayes struggled with his shot at times but found a groove late in the fourth quarter to keep his team in striking distance for Hasting’s clutch shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The grooves on Mutiny demand a good drummer, and the Dark Clouds boast one of the best out there.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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