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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
Press a small indentation in the center if desired.
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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
His dark, gelled curls sat immaculate on his head, aside from a single indentation where his mother’s chin found respite.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
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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
His dark, gelled curls sat immaculate on his head, aside from a single indentation where his mother’s chin found respite.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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Place one to two ice cubes on top of the carpet dent.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even the most budget-friendly family vacations can put a dent in your wallet.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nine months later, Kinser’s remains were found in a sinkhole with a bullet hole in his skull, according to court documents.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Further testing discovered a hole in a steel pipe within the well, about 2,700 feet deep, a potential escape hatch for oil field wastewater.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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In theory, energetic particles pass through such thin sheets without creating the kinds of defects that typically cripple conventional silicon chips.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Also, like candy, these sweet ingredients can stick to your teeth and lead to cavities.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Dark filaments of hydrogen gas thread the scene, blocking the light of stellar giants beyond, while the blue-white stars of the open cluster NGC 2244 can be seen carving out the vast cavity in the heart of the vast nebula flower.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Towering glass and timber doors open to reveal views all the way through to a central courtyard hosting a swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a fire pit, sun lounges, an alfresco dining patio, and grassy lawns laced with olive trees and lush gardens beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new record opens with a spoken word intro from the funk father himself, George Clinton, which somewhat belies its lack of buoyant grooves, but sets the tone for its poetic and often esoteric themes.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Draymond Green has struggled to find a groove all season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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