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as in dent
a sunken area forming a separate space
the previous occupant's furniture had left some fairly noticeable indentations in the carpet
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Recent Examples of indentation
Dusting sites look like small, round indentations or bowls in the dirt that usually have turkey feathers in them.
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
Evenly space the stollen on the prepared baking sheet and let rise until when pressed with a floured finger, a small indentation remains, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Lost in the weeds Learning the syntax of a programming language – for example, where to place colons and where indentation is required – takes a lot of time for many students.
—Daniel Zingaro, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
View 1 Images Cuneiform, the world's oldest form of writing, involved making indentations in clay tablets.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adam Moore, Outdoor Life, 10 Mar. 2023
Evenly space the stollen on the prepared baking sheet and let rise until when pressed with a floured finger, a small indentation remains, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Lost in the weeds Learning the syntax of a programming language – for example, where to place colons and where indentation is required – takes a lot of time for many students.
—Daniel Zingaro, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
View 1 Images Cuneiform, the world's oldest form of writing, involved making indentations in clay tablets.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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And the availability of virtual services has made a dent in in-person attendance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Yet that money has scarcely made a dent in the debt, and chunks of it have been wasted on yet more shoddy decision-making.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Just a few years ago, ADL found that 30 antisemitic indents nationwide were tied to Kanye’s 2022 antisemitic rants.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Paint the wall, put holes in the wall, hang up pictures.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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The purple hue is the result of the delamination of the phosphor-silicon layer in the streetlights' LED chips.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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There's also a USB-C charging port, fingerprint ID built into the power button, a flashlight, and an NFC chip for payments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In some areas, the level of naturally occurring fluoride in the water is already at a level that can prevent cavities.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The mineral strengthens teeth and reduces cavities.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Remember when Angelina Jolie went viral for her leg-bearing slit at the 2012 Oscars?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tsunoda’s front wing was damaged by Lap 47, forcing him to pit.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Warm weather is on its way, and unwinding around swimming pools and fire pits is so much more enjoyable with comfy, sturdy outdoor seating to kick back in.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Signs that a cutting board needs to be replaced include deep grooves that are hard to clean, cracks, or warping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ever since Alcaraz lost that immense Olympic final to Djokovic in August, the Spaniard has generally struggled to find his groove.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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