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cavities

NOUN

sunken or decayed area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crater

STRONG

armpit atrium basin bursa caries chamber decay dent depression gap hole hollow pit pocket sinus socket vacuity void

Antonyms

STRONG

bulge closure mountain solid

Example Sentences

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But employees like Derek aren’t quite as generous with their diagnosis: “They are getting cavities in their brains.”

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

In testing, the artificial saliva spray reduced bacterial activity and slowed tooth demineralization -- the process by which teeth lose calcium and phosphate, making them more vulnerable to cavities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

A previous report described bees drilling into human bones, but not simply occupying natural cavities like these.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

CT scans revealed that some cavities contained multiple layers of nests.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I had two cavities that were rotten to the gums.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou