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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
Chill the cookies, and then spoon jam into the indentations.
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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
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
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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
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
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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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New York's biggest hole is in the infield, and Arenado would fill it in a big way.—
Zach Pressnell,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Three bogeys and a par across his last four holes, compounded by two horror close-range misses, resigned him to a closing 69.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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On the model with M2 chip, there was support for one external display.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
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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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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The look featured a semi-sheer element and included a dramatic thigh-high slit and plunging neckline with thin straps.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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