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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
As a result, instead of data being stored via two-state binary code, it can be stored via a three-state ternary code in which the absence of an indent is a 0, a 0.3- to 1.0-nanometer-deep indent is a 1, and a 1.5- to 2.5-nanometer-deep indent is a 2.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 July 2024
Archaeologists in Virginia uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War, including chimney bricks and musket balls indented with soldiers' teeth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2024
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Noun
The presence of an indent represented a 1, while the absence of an indent represented a 0.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
As a result, instead of data being stored via two-state binary code, it can be stored via a three-state ternary code in which the absence of an indent is a 0, a 0.3- to 1.0-nanometer-deep indent is a 1, and a 1.5- to 2.5-nanometer-deep indent is a 2.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
For example, spoon nails are indented and curved towards the center, while pincer nails curl away from the center and deeper into the folds of your nail.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 July 2024
Archaeologists in Virginia uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War, including chimney bricks and musket balls indented with soldiers' teeth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent
Noun
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Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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There were also small, round indentations near the tracks.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Clark notched a clean 20/10/10 line in the Fever’s first win against Chicago on Saturday, then put up 27 points and 11 assists in Tuesday’s 91-90 loss.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Along the way, the Thunder superstar notched the highest individual plus/minus in NBA history, which was a function of his two-way impact.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Goldman Sachs, in a 2024 report, estimated that companies would invest $1 trillion in AI infrastructure — including data centers, chips and the power grid — in the coming years.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Ultimately, on-device chips [often associated with edge computing, or processors built into devices like smartphones, home appliances, etc] are becoming powerful enough to run AI models and can ensure data privacy.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Since then, the two have carved out a new path: settling in the Montecito hills to raise their two children and venturing into the entertainment space.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Trained in the famed Hart Family Dungeon, Natalya has carved out a long and decorated career in WWE since officially signing in 2007.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In the video circulated by TMZ, Lovato wore a strapless bridal gown with a dramatic thigh slit while the groom was decked out in a black tuxedo.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 May 2025
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The high slit allows for the perfect amount of airflow, and the linen fabric blend also has cooling properties that won’t trap heat.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Insecure guys might consider chewing rock-hard gum to chisel their profiles (potentially putting themselves at risk for temporomandibular disorders) or seeking out jawline filler.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Strauss chiseled that fissure into her role, writing seductive music for a violent story.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Golden State Valkyries finally found their groove.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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The item has a surface decorated with transverse grooves.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Bourdelle’s voluminous works in marble, bronze, and wood fill the lofty mezzanine, while his bronze sculptures Héraklès archer (Hercules the Archer) and Centaure mourant (Dying Centaur) highlight the garden.—
Kasia Dietz,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2024
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Co-developed with NISMO, Nissan’s in-house racing and customizing arm, the Hyper-Force’s carbon-fiber body is sculptured like a fighter jet with the sole purpose of going as fast as possible.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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