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indent

[in-dent, in-dent, in-dent] / ɪnˈdɛnt, ˈɪn dɛnt, ɪnˈdɛnt /
VERB
make a space; push in slightly
Synonyms
STRONG
bash cut dent depress dint hollow jag mark nick notch pink pit rabbet rut scallop score serrate
WEAK
cave in
Antonyms
STRONG
raise
WEAK
flush

Example Sentences

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Even very large events, such as Covid or the collapse of Soviet industry, at most leave a noticeable indent only on the varying annual rate of emissions increase, not overall atmospheric CO2.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Use the tines of a fork to flatten and indent crisscross patterns over the tops of each cookie.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

I've learnt to love my scars, love my indent and love sharing my story, because it is such an eye-opener for people going through the same thing.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

If you quote more than one paragraph, indent the first line of each subsequent paragraph one-half inch.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

My feet quickly went numb, because I also wasn’t wearing socks under my plastic indent slippers.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline