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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
The indentations turned out to be the footprints of reptiles and amphibians from the Permian period, which spanned from 251 million to 299 million years ago.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The grid pattern is what differentiates a coffered ceiling from a tray ceiling, which would consist of one large indentation.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Press your thumb into the top of the dough ball to make an indentation for filling.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
What’s more, the indentations could provide additional insights about early microbial life on Earth, which thrived when oxygen wasn’t present.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The grid pattern is what differentiates a coffered ceiling from a tray ceiling, which would consist of one large indentation.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Press your thumb into the top of the dough ball to make an indentation for filling.
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
What’s more, the indentations could provide additional insights about early microbial life on Earth, which thrived when oxygen wasn’t present.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
Noun
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First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Photos often show the exact device, including any scratches, dents or screen damage.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 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
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Use that old toothbrush for scrubbing tight corners, grout, and other indents or details.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2025
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The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Placing the tag on Holland could make some sense, but a $19.6 million price tag could be too rich for a Dolphins team that needs to shore up several holes.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Serve with broken cannoli shells as crispy chips and dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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They are usually packaged and include items such as chips, energy bars, and protein powder.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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All eyes were on Hudson, who wore a sparkly silver cutout dress that had a sequin bra top and skirt with a high slit and long train.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The skirt itself had a long train as well as a hip-height thigh slit that gave it the look of an elevated sarong.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 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
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When that sheet was pressed against sections of wet ice, the nanoparticles drew the liquid water up into the grooves, creating suction that pulled the material down into contact with the underlying solid ice within just 1.5 milliseconds.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Already the money was spinning and Gerrard, layered in local clothing for National Day, was very much in the groove.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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