CONCAVES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

concaves

noun

plural of concave

as in cavities

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Noun

Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.

— Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of cavities

Noun

Groups of amateur sleuths also cropped up in the hollows of tragedy to wrestle with the case and analyze rumors swarming the Horman family in online forums, echoing a familiar pattern of behavior on the internet in the face of long-unsolved criminal cases.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains creates cool, wet forests, shaded hollows, caves, ponds and streams.

— Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

Definition of hollows

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One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of pits

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When possible, make turns on hard surfaces such as driveway, patios, and sidewalks to avoid tearing the grass and creating depressions.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
According to the heteronormative version of bluegill courtship, mating season begins when males start building nests—basically, bowl-like depressions in the lake bed.

— Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of depressions

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Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Overnight, indentations in the tarmac had been filled with sand, to ease the passing of the royal carriages.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

Definition of indentations

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Disinfecting live wells and bilges with a bleach solution (one-half cup bleach to 5 gallons of water).

— Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026
The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of wells

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Known for the plumes of fog that build up in the valleys between the mountains—settling like smoke over the peaks—the Smokies are teeming with plant and animal life as well as Southern culture.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
More than 160 years earlier, Galileo's telescopic observations had revealed mountains, valleys, and craters on the lunar surface, overturning the ancient notion that heavenly bodies were perfect spheres.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 2 July 2026

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