Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indenting
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Earle visited it often throughout his life, playing soccer in the grass and, according to an anecdote in Bernstein’s book, carving his name into a wooden deck overlooking the park.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Jordan and her siblings have been carving new lives for themselves ever since.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Makai Willis is grooving Johnson started the season with Makai Willis at center, but the senior ULM transfer struggled to make an impact and was eventually benched in favor of Tay Knox.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler speaks endlessly about preparation, whether that’s getting stronger in the gym or grooving a swing that rarely misses.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation).—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then the hard work began, like a sculptor chiseling a block of marble into a work of art.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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For 11 days starting in late January, downtown fills with ice and snow sculptures, lively parades, and some of the region’s most skilled carvers chiseling massive blocks into glistening scenes.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Dive into the outdoor pool or sink into one of the hot tubs, take a test drive tracing the endless miles of evergreen treeline in one of the property’s fully electric Audi vehicles, or have the concierge arrange a fly-fishing session for you in the Roaring Fork Valley.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s Master, tracing the rise of a teacher drawn into local politics in Bangladesh and moving from idealism to authoritarian impulses, won the Big Screen Competition.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Indenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indenting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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