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Definition of indentsnext
plural of indent
as in chips
a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

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verb

present tense third-person singular of indent

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Recent Examples of indents
Noun
The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar. Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026 An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026 Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indents
Noun
  • Other National Burrito Day Deals Tocaya - Tocaya Rewards Members will receive a free side of chips and guacamole with the purchase of a burrito from Tocaya on National Burrito Day.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This flavor is made with in-season strawberries and packed with Graeter's dark chocolate chips.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.
    Malana VanTyler March 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Released at the top of the year, Vacancy, her third studio effort, highlights Lennox’s warm, buttery voice over the sultry grooves she’s known for.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Chops, gouges, wounds it like the shadow grooves on the sidewalks—the sun is setting earlier.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Indents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indents. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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