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
Plaque is the sticky film of germs that can cause cavities and make your breath smell bad.
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Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers aim to incorporate more advanced cavities and achieve full automation of the system.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
While more studies are needed to prove that marijuana smoke can cause mouth cancers, the reality is that breathing in a burning material of any kind is not good for the lungs and mouth, said Clonan, who led a January study that found a high risk for cavities and tooth loss among marijuana users.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
There are also single tooth cavities filled with up to six different nests.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Smoke presents a second hazard — carrying particulates, toxins, and heated air into wall cavities and living spaces.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
These include weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cavities, and gout, a type of arthritis.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Sticky candies, on the other hand—like Twizzlers and Starbursts—stay on the teeth longer, heightening the risk of cavities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavities
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Officers saw multiple bullet holes on the metal fence dividing the properties and shell casings in his backyard, the affidavit said.—
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Add a pass rusher with the first pick, a receiver in Round 2 and then spend heavily on patching holes in free agency.—
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Anyway, dents are coming for the Patriots next year when their road will get much rockier, and all of this schedule conversation will inevitably subside.—
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Keep yours protected from scratches and dents with this leather zip case.—
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Outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and infinity pools are carefully sited to offer stunning views without detracting from the scenery, reinforcing the sense that every feature has its place in the overall narrative of the property.—
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
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“Cavities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavities. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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