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Recent Examples of indent
Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 July 2024
The autopsy report said Austin Turner's skull was indented and there was internal bleeding around his brain.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 6 June 2024
New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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
The autopsy report said Austin Turner's skull was indented and there was internal bleeding around his brain.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 6 June 2024
Verb
The core materials were then mixed with oats and water and pressed into molds with bubble-like indents and rough line patterns.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indent
Noun
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Using the bottom of a round teaspoon, create an indentation in center of crust mixture in each muffin tray well.—
Craig Melvin,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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The second issue was simply a tiny indentation on the screen, which was possibly caused by some damage during the installation of the new screen.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bettencourt praised her teammates, noting that a complete effort was required to notch this win.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of Nikkei 255′s heavyweights, tech investment firm SoftBank Group, jumped past 10% to notch a second straight day of gains.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In August, the president announced a deal between the federal government and Nvidia, allowing the American chip producer to sell advanced semiconductors to Chinese buyers in exchange for a 15% cut of the profits.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Pack sunscreen and extra drinking water, and stop by the visitor center to learn more about the Indigenous peoples who once carved a living out of this desert environment.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The slit lamp is a specialized microscope with a bright light that creates a thin, intense beam to illuminate the eye.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jason Dawson of the Children's Cancer Centre chiseling the bricks around the time capsule.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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He’s chiseled his Jackets into what Midwesterners would easily recognize as the Wisconsin/Iowa/Kansas State archetype.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Terry McLaurin is still trying to find his groove after a long-running holdout with the front office.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The board also has a small groove to catch juices.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And how can sculpture accomplish the experience of simultaneous collective reception that was formerly its greatest social promise?—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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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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“Indent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indent. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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