concaves

plural of concave

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Noun
  • Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains creates cool, wet forests, shaded hollows, caves, ponds and streams.
    Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • The backrest and seat are generously padded with dense foam, with no noticeable hollows.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
    Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
  • Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • City water is routinely tested in accordance with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality guidelines, but testing of private wells is managed individually.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
  • This is happening near our homes, wells and schools.
    Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Known for the plumes of fog that build up in the valleys between the mountains—settling like smoke over the peaks—the Smokies are teeming with plant and animal life as well as Southern culture.
    Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 2 July 2026
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“Concaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concaves. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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