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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
These indentations in the foil provide an easy-to-follow template.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentations
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Speculation has also risen over whether the couple posed for the pictures after their record-breaking appearance together on Kelce's own podcast, New Heights, due to the dents in Swift's hear resembling the kind that headphones can create.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Using the right cleaners and tools can prevent scratches, staining, dents, and damage to the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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Prior to that, the administration had also struck down the Biden-era AI diffusion rule, a move that could've seen the expansion of export controls on advanced AI chips.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team relied on ultra-low-cost ESP32 chips, which retail for $5 to $10, and Raspberry Pi boards costing around $30.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Another had six offensive linemen looking to create holes for the running game, which had runs of 9, 8 and 8 yards on the opening drive.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sunday to the apartment unit on the 4800 block of El Camino Avenue after a caller reported bullet holes in a door and could not reach family members inside.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Adults were often found hiding in the cavities of tree trunks up to 8 feet off the ground, the study said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Plus, high alcohol content can disrupt beneficial bacteria, ironically increasing your risk of cavities.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Indentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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