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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
Some people have reported a phenomenon called smartphone pinky—or a peculiar indentation or bend that may be caused by the weight of your smartphone.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Using the bottom of a round teaspoon, create an indentation in center of crust mixture in each muffin tray well.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Using the bottom of a round teaspoon, create an indentation in center of crust mixture in each muffin tray well.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
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Not to mention the Briton's DNF at Zandvoort due to a mechanical problem, which put a huge dent in his championship prospects after smoke billowed from his MCL39 F1 car.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 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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If the goal is a lineup with as few holes as possible, the Hurricanes do so more emphatically than any other team in the league.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The wire makes digging up the bulbs more difficult, but allows the foliage to easily grow through the wire holes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans of local brands are paying more for cookies, chips and out-to-eat staples as the record inflation of recent years has driven up the price of beloved Cincinnati items, according to new data from the University of Cincinnati.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Coleman said the company is switching to carob powder, which gives the chips a similar color, but needed to tweak the recipe to ensure the addition of the cocoa alternative wouldn’t affect the taste.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Don a jacket like this fall-friendly Levi's one with a lot of deep, big pockets and store toiletries and even small cameras in the various cavities.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The lack of a proper seal between the mouth and nasal cavity can cause problems in eating, drinking and breathing.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The kirigami cuts stretch open during free fall, creating many small slits that allow air to pass through in an orderly way.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Roar actress was seen in a sexy one-sleeve Armani Privé sequin gown with a thigh-high slit while the country singer wore a traditional tuxedo suit.—
Robin Raven,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Outside, guests can relax by the fire pits, stroll along the river, and, in the evening, enjoy a complimentary wine and beer reception.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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More than 200 pits have already been identified on the moon’s surface, and in 2024, NASA confirmed the presence of a large underground cavity.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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If the Cubs find their groove early today, the pitchers could be important in the winner-take-all Game 3.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fall and winter boots often feature grooves on the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice and snow.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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