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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
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Police found three bullet holes in the passenger side of the other car, as well as a bullet ricochet indentation on the car’s rear wheel panel, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Use a pencil to make a narrow, deep indentation in the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Press a small indentation in the center if desired.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Police found three bullet holes in the passenger side of the other car, as well as a bullet ricochet indentation on the car’s rear wheel panel, according to the report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Use a pencil to make a narrow, deep indentation in the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Press a small indentation in the center if desired.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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The Longhorns’ former coach put a dent into those hopes Wednesday night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Still, the new funding won’t make much of a dent in the district’s needs.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Acuña grounded to the shortstop hole and beat Antonacci’s throw from the outfield grass as pinch-runner Andrés Giménez scored.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Photographs shown to jurors depicted bullet holes in the exterior walls of the residence and inside the bedroom where Moïse was killed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So, in theory, a chip made of such materials could transmit radar signals, store data, and process signals all in one device.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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TikTok’s parent company is sidestepping US restrictions to use Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That bacteria can then enter a patient’s open cavity, leading to infection.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Zenday's dress featured a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline, gathered ruching that pulls toward one side of the dress, and a slit that rises just above the thigh.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The excavator, weighing 135,000 pounds, ended up on its side at the bottom of a concrete pit.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Standing water, rain, pollen, and leaves can also leave their mark, and debris can build up in pits, cracks, and pores.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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North Crowley’s Isaak Hayes struggled with his shot at times but found a groove late in the fourth quarter to keep his team in striking distance for Hasting’s clutch shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The grooves on Mutiny demand a good drummer, and the Dark Clouds boast one of the best out there.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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