as in hollow
curved inward
a concave lens
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as in cavity
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Recent Examples of concave
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The objects have handles attached to either a concave bowl or a flat disk, measuring 10 to 20 millimeters across.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Okazaki planned to throw in a fairly moderate double concave through the tail, and a single concave around where my front foot would be.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
We’re particularly intrigued by the front fascia which has a concave section that suggests the division’s trademark Panamerican grille could be in line for a radical reimagining.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The objects have handles attached to either a concave bowl or a flat disk, measuring 10 to 20 millimeters across.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
At least as long ago as the time of Confucius, and possibly earlier, Chinese households used concave mirrors to focus sunlight onto kindling to light cooking fires.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Okazaki planned to throw in a fairly moderate double concave through the tail, and a single concave around where my front foot would be.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concave
Adjective
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To start, pick up any waste in your yard that may be attracting birds, such as old tires or hollow fence posts that birds may want to nest in.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The threat posed by Russia is not just hollow scaremongering for countries across Europe.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Studies show that community water fluoridation can help prevent cavities, which can save families money in the long run, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Summary Your bone marrow is a spongy material located in the cavities of your bones.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among the highlights is a sunken living room sporting a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace crafted by a European stonemason.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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Carlisle Bay is a natural harbor where several sunken vessels are visible from the surface.—
Patrick Scott,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Thandiwe Newton’s Former Rustic-Chic SoCal Retreat Hits the Market for $4.2 Million Outdoors, the grounds are dotted with hot-pink bougainvillea and host several stone and tile patios, a fire pit, and an infinity-edge pool and spa.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s youth can feel depressed by the state of society while remaining incredibly sensitive, inventive, and caring.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Man Shares Theory About Why Gen Z Are Depressed By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 20 A 24-year-old marketing agency owner who lives in Tampa, Florida, has sparked discussion after sharing this theory about why Gen Z is depressed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Antonio Stradivari, for instance, carefully tinkered with the geometry of his violins—the relative concavity of the back and the front, the thickness of the wood—to produce his legendary results.—
Chris Almeida,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2024
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Fluted white marble columns sit on black granite pedestals, carrying the eye upward to where lines slide over, folds narrow, and concavities become convex.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Aug. 2023
Noun
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The fear of deportation can lead to significant mental health problems for immigrants and their loved ones, ranging from conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to a loss of trust in others and social isolation.—
Kristina Fullerton Rico,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2025
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The overwhelming majority are for people with terminal illnesses, mostly cancer, with a smaller number for people who have other nonterminal conditions that cause acute suffering — such as neurodegenerative disease or intractable depression.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in their districts this week, giving their constituents a chance to confront lawmakers in person to express their discontent about budget cuts and the layoffs of federal workers by DOGE.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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After his fall, the Senate remained in recess until 2 p.m., according to Mississippi Today.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Concave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concave. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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