as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
a cavity in the lawn where a tree stump had been removed
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Recent Examples of cavities
Tomar said stripping fluoride from the water in Birmingham has unnecessarily put residents at greater risk for cavities.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, the system adjusts sound waves to match an individual’s anatomy, aiming to work with the natural structure of the sinus cavities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
To keep them plentiful, the FWC recommends homeowners preserve trees with cavities or peeling bark, leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots, add native plants when landscaping to attract pollinators and install a bat house on your property.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Try using a straw to make a mocktail more lavish and minimize direct contact between ingredients, such as natural sugar or sparkling water, and your teeth, which can help reduce the risk of enamel erosion and cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
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
One captures a white concrete community mausoleum, its crypts often empty, like absent teeth cavities, its coffins stolen presumably for anything valuable inside.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The surfaces are marked by cavities, which are leftover bubbles that happened when the superhot material was being pummeled through the atmosphere — much like with lava, a press release noted.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Rather than applying the same treatment to everyone, the system adjusts sound waves to match an individual’s anatomy, aiming to work with the natural structure of the sinus cavities rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
To keep them plentiful, the FWC recommends homeowners preserve trees with cavities or peeling bark, leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots, add native plants when landscaping to attract pollinators and install a bat house on your property.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Try using a straw to make a mocktail more lavish and minimize direct contact between ingredients, such as natural sugar or sparkling water, and your teeth, which can help reduce the risk of enamel erosion and cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
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
One captures a white concrete community mausoleum, its crypts often empty, like absent teeth cavities, its coffins stolen presumably for anything valuable inside.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The surfaces are marked by cavities, which are leftover bubbles that happened when the superhot material was being pummeled through the atmosphere — much like with lava, a press release noted.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
Noun
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Korda took the season opener that was cut to 54 holes because of extreme cold and wind in Florida, while Kim won last week at Sharon Heights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Make no mistake, as healthy top-to-bottom as Denver is, there are still a few notable holes on this roster.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This can include scratches, dents, chipped paint and even mismatched units if your warranty coverage leads to a replacement that doesn’t match your other appliances.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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When golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds slammed the east coast of Florida in May, Chris Jadin came home to a truck covered in dents and glass all over the floor of his house, his skylight shattered by the falling ice.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pangea’s partners mill (grind) and hydrolyze (break down using water) these pits.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Saints and Council features fire pits, heaters and heated seats.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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