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as in dents
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 indentations
When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.
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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
The three prisoners were dragged to the wall and made to kneel, their backs to the crowd, their heads fitted into the indentations.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Ahead, see their professional guidance on removing these indentations and pointers to help prevent them from forming in the first place.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
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
The three prisoners were dragged to the wall and made to kneel, their backs to the crowd, their heads fitted into the indentations.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Taking new measurements, the researchers saw that as fluid gushed between cells, creating indentations in their cell membranes, bubbles mostly bulged into weaker cells.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Ahead, see their professional guidance on removing these indentations and pointers to help prevent them from forming in the first place.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Behind the case of salumi and a variety of spreads — all of which, aside from turkey and pastrami, are imported from Italy — rectangular focaccia loaves, golden brown with deep indentations, sat inside a basket covered with a gingham towel.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
During impact tests, samples with larger grains continuously showed shallower indentations.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentations
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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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
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This flavor is made with in-season strawberries and packed with Graeter's dark chocolate chips.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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
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The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tomar said stripping fluoride from the water in Birmingham has unnecessarily put residents at greater risk for cavities.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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This creates an intricate network of microscopic cracks that, in addition to visible furrows, help retain the water elephants douse themselves in to stay cool.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The balks and furrows, left undisturbed, had other uses too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Indentations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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