as in concave
curved inward
that indented area of the mountainside is prone to avalanches
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Recent Examples of indented
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.
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Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges.
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Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Sow large seeds in slightly indented rows and cover lightly with a thin layer of the mix.
—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.
—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indented
Adjective
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Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
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Checking the Seal Jars that have successfully sealed will have a concave lid that won't pop back up when pressed.
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With the field now set and the Round of 16 beginning Sunday, three of the 16 teams have carved their path through Kansas City.
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But Swift will want that right carved out in her prenuptial agreement to avoid potential heartache, according to multiple family attorneys.
Adjective
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In the second year, a hollow stalk with purple spots grows 5 to 10 feet tall.
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However, most other teams’ fall rosters were already filled by then, Elschot said, making these promises seem hollow and unrealistic.
Verb
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The crowd-pleaser — distributed by Universal internationally and Lionsgate domestically — moved and grooved back to first place on domestic and global charts as well, a remarkable feat in its fourth weekend of release.
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Then Scott grooved a fastball down the middle to Dansby Swanson, who hit it over the left-field wall.
Adjective
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.
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Prison life hasn't been easy on Otto, who has dungeon hair, sunken eyes and a scraggly beard.
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But that is much more difficult in practice, because attitudes and subjective norms are chiseled by years of individual experiences, information and cultural influences.
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To alleviate all that blockiness and bulk, the architects chiseled it like a block of marble, shaving here, notching there, bumping out, and pulling in to give it interest in the round.
Adjective
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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
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Supergirl is a story about a depressed, super-powered woman who is pulled out of her bar-hopping to help other people and find her purpose.
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In a literal race against time, Beam sculpted an indelible archive.
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At the Signers’ Hall exhibit in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.
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“Indented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indented. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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