INDENTURE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

indenture

noun

in-ˈden-chər

Definition of indenture

as in hole

a sunken area forming a separate space the dropped hammer left an indenture in the floor

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as in chip

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface made a small indenture to mark the spot where the plank was to be sawed

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Recent Examples of indenture The vibrant and evocative painting foregrounding the Caribbean landscape, its inhabitants, and its histories of slavery and indenture, has been in MoMA’s collection since 1945. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026 Sovereign credit ratings express the likelihood that sovereign borrowers will repay borrowed money on time and in full based on the terms of the indenture. — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Unlike the definition of indenture servitude, in which someone works for a single employer without pay, visa holders may change employers and are paid. — David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024 In a little over a year, my three-decade indenture as a full-time laundress will come to an end. — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for indenture

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Noun

Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The difference between these two measurements gives the exciton binding energy, a key quantity that determines how strongly the electron and hole remain bound together.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

Apple has historically tapped Broadcom for connectivity chips that help its devices connect to cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth networks.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of chip

Noun

Gather around the smokeless fire pit for s’mores and storytelling, relax in a private hot tub or sauna, or take a dip in the cold-plunge pool.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
The available s’mores kits to enjoy by any of the three outdoor fire pits are great, too.

— Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

This one -- as hundreds of users on TikTok and Instagram have shown in the last week -- starts with half of a watermelon that's been scooped to create a bowl-like indent and frozen overnight.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026

Definition of indent

Noun

His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The French label also brought back the 2010’s black jean with double knee slits.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

The resulting cavities are filled with dedicated acoustic damping material to control unwanted internal reflections.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of cavity

Noun

Just grab the knob on the line, stretch it to the opposite end, and secure it in place on the base end that has a hole with a small indentation to pop it in and out in a second.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

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