Thesaurus results for INDENT

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noun

in-ˈdent

as in indentation

a V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface with the heel of his boot he made a sizable indent in the dirt as a temporary marker

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verb

as in to notch

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Recent Examples of indent

Noun

There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes. —

Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026

Verb

It is indented slightly and is similar to the designs of older Kindle models. —

PCMAG, 22 Sep. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for indent

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Noun

There’s even a neat little umbrella holster indentation in the very back to contain the runoff from a wet umbrella—great feature to have here in the rainy springtime.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 Apr. 2026
The Filter/Fn1, Zoom Frame Assist/Fn2, and Play buttons are just below the thumb indentation.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026