How to Use indent in a Sentence

indent

1 of 2 verb
  • Beneath the cliffs, the land swoons down through a tumult of rock, blossoms, pine trees, and villas to a shore indented with bays.
    — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
  • The side panels are indented like the Lyriq, and the front and rear lights are almost identical as well.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Use a potter's needle to indent the outline, then chisel out using a potter's ribbon tool.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022
  • Not soft, but tender enough to feel my fingers indent when gently squeezing them—perhaps two days away from being near perfectly ripe.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Today, arranging words into shapes is a matter of spacing and indenting text in a digital file with a keystroke or the click of a mouse.
    — V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Along with a deep clean of the station, everyone will indent their supplies and begin ordering equipment for the following season, in preparation for the next busy work period.
    — Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2015
  • Arriving in two different sizes (large and XXL), the earring features lines indented appearing as if hit by literal rays of light.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • The two closest and easiest to reach – Ugljan and Pašman – are only 25 minutes away by boat and are almost like suburbs of Zadar, albeit suburbs smothered with olive groves, indented with pebbly coves and crisscrossed with hiking and biking trails.
    — Mary Novakovich, CNN, 5 June 2023

indent

2 of 2 noun
  • The indent on the back further serves as a place to grip the speaker.
    — PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Press down center of each ball with your thumb to create an indent.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Seal up the indent marks by hand before starting.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
  • The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Just look at the circular indent found on the sides of some plastic milk jugs.
    — USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
  • Does not cut circulation off around the leg or leave weird indents.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
  • Next, carve an indent into the palm-sized piece of wood for the top of the spindle to fit into.
    — Jim Baird, Field & Stream, 28 June 2023
  • The small indent at the bottom allows them to be stored on top of one another.
    — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
    — Laura Fenton, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Named for the thumb-sized indent in the center, these cookies are a holiday standard.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
    — Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There are geometric marks, footsteps, and indents that have no clear origin and fans are confused.
    — Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Instead, there will be hand made indents and carvings that will allow the roof's pieces to connect like a puzzle.
    — Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 July 2023
  • Some of the plastic varieties just have a foam headrest and sculpted indents for the body—lie in them at your own risk.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Small objects like an ant indent the thin film on top of water, and that dimple on the surface can pull in nearby ants.
    — Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Use that old toothbrush for scrubbing tight corners, grout, and other indents or details.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The 15-ounce dustbin pulls free by pressing a lever and opens by pinching the finger indents in the top.
    — PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and groves for a unique way to dress them up.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • It’s made of 100 percent high-density memory foam and has indents where your legs should rest.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Step 3Divide cheese among indents (about 1/4 cup each), then top with remaining patties.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Clear globes appeal to your cat's digging instinct, and pegs, alleyways, and indents will encourage them to hunt.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
  • An iridescent bronze defines the upper for the All-Star edition, while its indents are shaped like stars.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Dimple makers create an indent by compressing the skin and underlying fat in the cheek.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The work is a low-hanging ceiling that creates an indent to accommodate the height of the person walking beneath it.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 July 2024
  • Don’t be surprised by the small indent along the side of the tube — it was designed specially to ensure a comfortable grip when applying.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
  • This mensutral cup also boasts a unique finger indent, which lends to easier insertion and removal.
    — Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023

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