Synonyms of indents

indents 1 of 2

noun

plural of indent

as in chips

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface

with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chips
• indentations
• slits
• grooves
• punches
• nicks
• slots
• notches
• kerfs
• indentures
• hacks
• scores
• nocks
• undercuts
• snips
• joggles

indents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of indent

as in notches

Related Words

• notches
• grooves
• carves
• chisels
• sculptures
• sculpts
• traces
• graves
• chases
• engraves
• etches
• incises
• affixes
• scores
• inscribes
• insculps
• impresses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indents

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

Three years after his departure, the indents of Bob Myers’ fingerprints remain on the Warriors organization due to the compounding mistakes of Dunleavy’s tenure. — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026

The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar. — Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026

Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025