as in hollow
curved inward
a concave lens
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as in cavity
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Recent Examples of concave
Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
We’re particularly intrigued by the front fascia which has a concave section that suggests the division’s trademark Panamerican grille could be in line for a radical reimagining.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Okazaki planned to throw in a fairly moderate double concave through the tail, and a single concave around where my front foot would be.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Meanwhile, centrifugal force beckons the balls to the dip in the concave disc’s center.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
We’re particularly intrigued by the front fascia which has a concave section that suggests the division’s trademark Panamerican grille could be in line for a radical reimagining.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
At least as long ago as the time of Confucius, and possibly earlier, Chinese households used concave mirrors to focus sunlight onto kindling to light cooking fires.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Okazaki planned to throw in a fairly moderate double concave through the tail, and a single concave around where my front foot would be.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concave
Adjective
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These cat qubits are miniscule hollow structures of tantalum containing microwave radiation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beharie’s ability to subtly emote with facial expressions and body language add complexity to an otherwise hollow Casey who at times can be frustrating to pin down and understand.—
Morgan A. Grain,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Studies show that community water fluoridation can help prevent cavities, which can save families money in the long run, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Summary Your bone marrow is a spongy material located in the cavities of your bones.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Email Address Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions) Sean Kingsley | | READ MORE Sean Kingsley is a marine archaeologist, explorer, historian and writer specializing in the sunken past.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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From the depths of Watauga Lake to the sunken trees of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee is home to dozens of beautiful, unique lakes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mass layoffs in the Beltway could force some residents to put their homes up for sale at depressed values, denting the real estate market.—
Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Examples include formerly depressed but now vibrant cities, such as Pittsburgh, and once stagnant but now relatively successful developing countries, such as Bangladesh and Rwanda.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Antonio Stradivari, for instance, carefully tinkered with the geometry of his violins—the relative concavity of the back and the front, the thickness of the wood—to produce his legendary results.—
Chris Almeida,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2024
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Fluted white marble columns sit on black granite pedestals, carrying the eye upward to where lines slide over, folds narrow, and concavities become convex.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Aug. 2023
Noun
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Prolonged, elevated cortisol levels or chronic stress can disrupt these processes, leading to inflammation, chronic pain, depression, and even the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.2 Cortisol levels are meant to slowly decline throughout the day.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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It's being leveraged across industries, from automating routine tasks to addressing challenges like C-suite depression and burnout.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Denver time, the committee took a 15-20 minute recess.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
The Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2025
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One exception: If the president takes control of MPD during an extended congressional break (such as a recess or government shutdown), POTUS would retain control until lawmakers return.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Concave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concave. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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