concaves

Definition of concavesnext
plural of concave
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Noun
  • Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Rotund ewes are sometimes prone to getting pinned upside down in hollows by their own weight.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Maron explained that storms can dislodge baby birds from their nests, sweep young animals out of tree hollows and even flood ground nests used by cottontails and skunks.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Using the back of a tablespoon, create 4 depressions in salt mixture, spacing evenly.
    Christopher Kostow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Recessions, depressions, wars, pandemics, political meddling, stock market crashes, regulation, and recalls have repeatedly threatened carmakers’ continued survival.
    Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.
    Malana VanTyler March 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Smooth Dents and Remove Stains from Wood Wooden floors and tables can be extremely prone to dents, nicks, and stains, but an iron can be a surprisingly effective way to clear off water stains and smooth out dents.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Existing pump stations are no longer connected to injection wells and are instead directed to Biscayne Bay and some surrounding canals.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
  • No surface water intake for domestic drinking water supplies is located within five miles downstream of the wastewater discharge point so there would be no impact on water wells or drinking water, Keel said at the time.
    Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The most popular, First Passage to the West, runs between Vancouver and Banff, following historic rail lines through river valleys and mountain passes, with an overnight stop in Kamloops.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Temperatures throughout the weekend were expected to remain in the 60s along the coast and in the valleys.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Concaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concaves. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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