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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Fluoride has helped decrease the number of cavities, which are essentially infections that could cause greater bodily harm if left untreated, Polite said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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By eliminating the reliance on acoustic cavities or resonance, the new ATH-R70xa depends solely on the drivers for its sonic performance with every movement of the diaphragm translating directly into sound.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Set a short distance away, the guest house features the same decorative brick as the main house but in a different hue, a spacious sunken living room, and a nearby stone patio.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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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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With loveseats, fire pits, and even outdoor rugs in the mix, this sale gives tired Adirondack chairs a run for their money.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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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
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There’s more anxiety, depression, and even increased suicide rates.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, loneliness contributes to higher rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The petition also references a recess taken by the board members in the middle of the voting process.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
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What To Know In a moment not caught by livestream footage of the trial as the court called a recess, A$AP Relli reportedly addressed A$AP Rocky directly.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Concave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concave. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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