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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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View 1 Images Cuneiform, the world's oldest form of writing, involved making indentations in clay tablets.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Cover and let rise until noticeably puffy and when the dough is pressed with a lightly floured finger, a small indentation remains, about 45 minutes.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Chill the cookies, and then spoon jam into the indentations.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Cover and let rise until noticeably puffy and when the dough is pressed with a lightly floured finger, a small indentation remains, about 45 minutes.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
Chill the cookies, and then spoon jam into the indentations.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indentation
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In 2023, the Pirates won 18 of their last 30 games, putting a dent in the playoffs hopes of the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in the season’s final month.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read Next State Politics Trump’s deportation campaign won’t ‘make a dent,’ Idaho lawmakers say.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 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
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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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Berkshire showcased mental fortitude on No. 17, perhaps the most famous par-3 hole on the PGA Tour.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires under a red flag warning, follow these steps: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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The next-gen Mac Studio, Apple's powerful but small desktop computer, comes with two processor configuration options: an M4 Max chip or a new M3 Ultra chip.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
5 Mar. 2025
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In an interview last month, Rep. Doris Matsui also pointed to the chip industry as an economic driver for the area.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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The medical examiner also reported that there was evidence of fluid in Strain's chest cavity, but no water in his lungs, confusing the family on his cause of death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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The glass sphere stopper lives underneath the cavity in the base of the piece.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, her towering platform heels were seen through her dress' daring thigh-high slit.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Lionel Hahn/Getty Images For the actual ceremony and red carpet beforehand, Ryan chose a strapless burgundy gown with a low slit.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition, federal dollars have gone to replacing over 45 outdated pit or camping toilets at 17 different parks, forests and boat launch facilities across the state, ensuring recreational facilities are kept safe and clean, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The walk-out basement includes a gym, wine cellar, and an outdoor space with a large deck, fire pit and hot tub.—
Sara B. Hansen,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rails slide into a dovetail groove in the main crossbars.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Let the friendship look different, and give yourselves some time to find your groove again, Dr. Mills says.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Indentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indentation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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