CAVITIES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

cavities

noun

plural of cavity

as in holes

a sunken area forming a separate space a cavity in the lawn where a tree stump had been removed

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Recent Examples of cavities Structural studies revealed wide-open cavities that accommodate large plastic polymers. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026 Will Brantley, president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said sticky and chewy candies tend to cling to teeth, leaving behind sugary residue that can contribute to cavities. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Some social media users claim that their boyfriend’s bad habits resulted in everything from cavities to recurring bacterial vaginosis. — Georgia Casey, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 Why your mouth matters beyond your teeth An imbalanced oral microbiome has been linked to much more than cavities and bad breath. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 New research shows that cross-talk shapes conditions well beyond cavities and bad breath. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 The current solution adds memory by wiring qubits to electromagnetic resonators, either as flat waveguide structures etched on the chip or three-dimensional microwave cavities. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 Bees go into forests to find natural nesting cavities, search for food or establish permanent colonies, according to the Xeres Society for Invertebrate Conservation. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 Regular dental visits can help prevent cavities and treat problems early. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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Second-round leader Haeran Ryu, who birdied her last three holes, still led the tournament by four strokes after a 4-under 68 and a three-round total of 17-under 199.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Gaps where electrons can sit, called holes, can also induce superconductivity at not-so-cold temperatures, just in a slightly different way.

— Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of holes

Noun

Front and rear bumpers can be easily detached from bodywork to allow cheap replacement after low-speed dents.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Companies like Flock allow users to conduct searches based on characteristics like vehicle make, model and color, as well as other distinctive vehicle features like dents and stickers.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dents

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Crowley, once a logging camp, can’t be reached by road, but train passengers can wander among picnic tables, fire pits, cornhole games and a massive, gnarled old redwood known as the Wolf Tree.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The Senate race pits incumbent Roger Marshall against Democrat Adam Hamilton.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

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