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as in dent
a sunken area forming a separate space
the previous occupant's furniture had left some fairly noticeable indentations in the carpet
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Recent Examples of indentation
Press your thumb in center of each patty to form a slight indentation (about 1 /4 inch deep).
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Make four small indentations in vegetable mixture.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s even a neat little umbrella holster indentation in the very back to contain the runoff from a wet umbrella—great feature to have here in the rainy springtime.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
The Filter/Fn1, Zoom Frame Assist/Fn2, and Play buttons are just below the thumb indentation.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Make four small indentations in vegetable mixture.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s even a neat little umbrella holster indentation in the very back to contain the runoff from a wet umbrella—great feature to have here in the rainy springtime.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
The Filter/Fn1, Zoom Frame Assist/Fn2, and Play buttons are just below the thumb indentation.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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One meteor that plunged into the sleepy British town of Winchcombe in 2021 — leaving a sizable dent in a family’s driveway — was found to have a D/H ratio that almost perfectly matched that of Earth’s oceans.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The project is expected to make a major dent in CO2 emissions, or greenhouse gases.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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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
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There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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Options for family fun range from tennis and pickleball courts, croquet lawns, and two 18-hole golf courses to a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and splash pad.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Braves’ hot start has covered over some holes.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Expensive chips require capital.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Back home, doctors noted a deep cavity had formed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The process begins with a femtosecond laser cutting GaN dielets from a wafer and drilling precise cavities into the diamond substrate.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Plus, the front slit adds a breathable touch.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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As the first practice session kicks off, I am hosted by Aston Martin in their Loges VIP suite, which gives select guests a view of the garages, pit lane, and track.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Their pit was literally right out front.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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All were filled with Chenier’s murmuring accordion, the rustle of a washboard player and slinky grooves.—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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