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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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Elevated prices could pinch consumer spending and dent business revenue, triggering a slowdown in economic growth, some analysts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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An effective vaccine could put a huge dent in the growing burden of Lyme disease.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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Cut a piece of PVC piping slightly longer than the pot’s height, then drill holes 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart along its sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rival OpenAI, of course, is already working with Broadcom on chips that will roll off the production line later this year.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Boldy grabbed a loose puck in the offensive zone and fed a pass to the net front, where Kaprizov was waiting for a chip shot and a 2-1 Minnesota lead after 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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When a microwave photon enters the cavity, and its energy matches the splitting of the quantum double dot, it is absorbed by the electron.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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For example, a small cavity that needs a quick filling might cost $200.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Welcoming model Amelia Gray as a guest judge, Klum posed for portraits with the 24-year-old, who paired a cropped blue-violet turtleneck with a matching low-slung slit skirt.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its large leaves develop holes and slits that have earned it the name Swiss cheese plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because these pits are often discarded by food processing facilities and tend to cost less than raw nuts, some commercial producers use them to flavor their almond extract.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, Eovaldi found his groove, and the Rangers went on to win their second straight over the Mariners, 3-2, at Globe Life Field.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dust easily collects in the grooves of air vents, and cleaning them regularly is essential to maintain good air quality in your home.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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