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as in dents
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 indentations
When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.
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Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The three prisoners were dragged to the wall and made to kneel, their backs to the crowd, their heads fitted into the indentations.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Ahead, see their professional guidance on removing these indentations and pointers to help prevent them from forming in the first place.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 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
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
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The three prisoners were dragged to the wall and made to kneel, their backs to the crowd, their heads fitted into the indentations.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Ahead, see their professional guidance on removing these indentations and pointers to help prevent them from forming in the first place.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 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
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
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentations
Noun
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors will seek out all sidewalk cracks that are at least half an inch tall or more than an inch wide and all dents and defects that are two inches wide and one inch deep, according to the staff report.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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PepsiCo has been cutting prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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There is a continued shortage of memory chips which has driven prices of that component to unprecedented highs.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 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
Noun
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Because of its beneficial effects, fluoride is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Water fluoridation has been heralded as one of the top public health initiatives of the last century for its ability to fight cavities.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no federal safety standard for hydrogen sulfide except for workers at sites where the risk is extreme, such as wastewater treatment plants or manure pits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Additional festivities at the inaugural Barkchella include a make-your-own bandana station, a friendship bracelet crafting area, art for sale from Ohana Aura, apparel from Duvin and a chill zone away from the energy of the stage with fire pits and a teepee for relaxing.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Indentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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