as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much
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Recent Examples of denting
The data has grown more important in recent weeks, as the prospect of higher inflation possibly denting the interest rate outlook is considered a major risk for equities.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some are switching to American platforms, further denting investor confidence in China.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some are switching to American platforms, further denting investor confidence in China.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denting
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According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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After a round of layoffs in September, Benioff said AI is decreasing his need for customer support staff.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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When women undergo perimenopause or menopause, decreasing estrogen levels put them at greater risk of heart disease.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Denting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denting. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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