How to Use indent in a Sentence

indent

noun
  • Next, carve an indent into the palm-sized piece of wood for the top of the spindle to fit into.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Just look at the circular indent found on the sides of some plastic milk jugs.
    USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Press down center of each ball with your thumb to create an indent.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The small indent at the bottom allows them to be stored on top of one another.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Some of the plastic varieties just have a foam headrest and sculpted indents for the body—lie in them at your own risk.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Does not cut circulation off around the leg or leave weird indents.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • Instead, there will be hand made indents and carvings that will allow the roof's pieces to connect like a puzzle.
    Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 July 2023
  • Step 3Divide cheese among indents (about 1/4 cup each), then top with remaining patties.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • There are geometric marks, footsteps, and indents that have no clear origin and fans are confused.
    Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Shape remaining 4 into 1/2-inch-thick patties, then use thumbs to make shallow 2-inch-wide indent in top of each patty.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Clear globes appeal to your cat's digging instinct, and pegs, alleyways, and indents will encourage them to hunt.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Press down lightly into the center, creating a small indent.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 14 May 2020
  • This mensutral cup also boasts a unique finger indent, which lends to easier insertion and removal.
    Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Just be sure to note that while many popular brands offer mattress warranties, they're meant to guarantee coverage for any manufacturing defects rather than common problems like indents, sagging or wear and tear.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Next, carve an indent into the palm-sized piece of wood for the top of the spindle to fit into.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Just look at the circular indent found on the sides of some plastic milk jugs.
    USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Press down center of each ball with your thumb to create an indent.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The small indent at the bottom allows them to be stored on top of one another.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Some of the plastic varieties just have a foam headrest and sculpted indents for the body—lie in them at your own risk.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Does not cut circulation off around the leg or leave weird indents.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • Instead, there will be hand made indents and carvings that will allow the roof's pieces to connect like a puzzle.
    Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 July 2023
  • Step 3Divide cheese among indents (about 1/4 cup each), then top with remaining patties.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • There are geometric marks, footsteps, and indents that have no clear origin and fans are confused.
    Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Shape remaining 4 into 1/2-inch-thick patties, then use thumbs to make shallow 2-inch-wide indent in top of each patty.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Clear globes appeal to your cat's digging instinct, and pegs, alleyways, and indents will encourage them to hunt.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Press down lightly into the center, creating a small indent.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 14 May 2020
  • This mensutral cup also boasts a unique finger indent, which lends to easier insertion and removal.
    Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Just be sure to note that while many popular brands offer mattress warranties, they're meant to guarantee coverage for any manufacturing defects rather than common problems like indents, sagging or wear and tear.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Next, carve an indent into the palm-sized piece of wood for the top of the spindle to fit into.
    Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • Just look at the circular indent found on the sides of some plastic milk jugs.
    USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021

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