INDENTATIONS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

indentations

noun

plural of indentation

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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a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface deep indentations along the edge of the leaf

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Recent Examples of indentations Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 Some have indentations meant to gather rainwater, and some have multiple points of entry and egress, all of which the rats apparently appreciate. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches. — ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026 Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 Make four small indentations in vegetable mixture. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension. — 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 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

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Noun

The engineers wrote their names using Sharpies on the places where robotic arms made dents in the vehicles.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Peel-and-stick tiles do not fare well in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas, and are prone to dents, scratches, discoloration, peeling, and shifting if the adhesive is damaged.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dents

Noun

Modern chips depend on technologies that control electrical current, store information, and move data between components.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Asian tech companies, which play an integral role in the global electronics supply chain, have been buoyed by insatiable demand for components such as semiconductor chips needed to build massive AI data centers.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chips

Noun

But Colasante kept targeting him, and eventually the short passing game opened up some big holes for junior running back Jayke Collins, who rushed 20 times for 198 yards, including touchdown runs of 55 yards and 20 yards.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
The common octopus is a generalist predator in coastal waters, particularly around rocky shores, where there are many holes to squeeze through, Kuba said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of holes

Noun

Another fun detail can be found on the vamp, which has the same series of dots signature to the sneaker but rendered merely as indents rather than full perforations — less the Gore-Tex membrane be compromised.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of indents

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Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Tenuta says over time, that process sets the stage for tooth decay, often referred to as caries, or eventually cavities (a hole in a tooth that comes from this decay).

— Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cavities

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The most prominent contest pits Ted Gaines against Gina Posey for the open 4th District seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
This reaction converts the silicon into soluble silicates, leaving behind tiny pits across the surface.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pits

Noun

Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
The underwater drone, tethered to the ship with cables and about the size of a small car, was just above the ocean floor as the researchers and pilots searched for furrows potentially left by whales.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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