indenting

Definition of indentingnext
present participle of indent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for indenting
Verb
  • Make the most of your day in Ave Maria enjoying the vibrant Town Center festivals while also carving out time to tour the beautiful model homes from CC Homes, Pulte, Del Webb and Lennar.
    Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Start with seasonal ideas, such as a floral-arranging class, pie-making challenge, pumpkin-carving party, or a paint-and-sip.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In a TikTok shared after the ultra-exclusive event, the actors can be seen grooving together in their best black-tie attire, surrounded by other party attendees.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Artists begin by sculpting the figure in clay before carefully applying layers of paint designed to give the skin a natural glow.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then the hard work began, like a sculptor chiseling a block of marble into a work of art.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
  • For 11 days starting in late January, downtown fills with ice and snow sculptures, lively parades, and some of the region’s most skilled carvers chiseling massive blocks into glistening scenes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, the two-part documentary explores the fascinating, hilarious, and often heartbreaking life story of one of Hollywood’s most daring satirists, tracing how laughter became Brooks’ lifelong survival tool.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The newest Paul McCartney documentary takes fans on a ride of his creative rebirth in the years following the breakup of The Beatles, tracing his transition from one of the most famous musicians in the world to an artist rebuilding himself on his own terms.
    Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Indenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indenting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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