as in dent
a sunken area forming a separate space
left a small dint in the car's fender
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Recent Examples of dint
Elizabeth Nelson, The Atlantic, 31 July 2024
In a new round of espresso maker testing, Bosch’s latest entry into the coffee world jumped to the top of the automatic coffee maker list by dint of its extreme versatility.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
Then he was moved to the second unit, which seemed to dint his confidence.
—Patrick Murray, Forbes, 23 May 2021
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Noun
Bob Dylan and the Band had reconvened on their multimillion-grossing run of dates, and CSNY, too, had begun to sell out stadiums and arenas on what came to be known, by dint of its excess, as the Doom Tour.
—Elizabeth Nelson, The Atlantic, 31 July 2024
In a new round of espresso maker testing, Bosch’s latest entry into the coffee world jumped to the top of the automatic coffee maker list by dint of its extreme versatility.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Verb
But as similar fights play out in battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan, repeated complaints about fraud could dint public faith in the electoral process.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
Then he was moved to the second unit, which seemed to dint his confidence.
—Patrick Murray, Forbes, 23 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dint
Noun
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And the availability of virtual services has made a dent in in-person attendance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Yet that money has scarcely made a dent in the debt, and chunks of it have been wasted on yet more shoddy decision-making.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Each application requires the card issuer or lender to pull your credit report, which results in a hard inquiry on your report and dings your credit score a few points.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy value.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Berkshire showcased mental fortitude on No. 17, perhaps the most famous par-3 hole on the PGA Tour.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires under a red flag warning, follow these steps: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The fallout of that moment tarnished Smith’s reputation and led to him being banned from the Oscars for 10 years.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
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But last year, Sonos tarnished its reputation by rushing an app update to coincide with its first wireless headphones, the Sonos Ace.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition, federal dollars have gone to replacing over 45 outdated pit or camping toilets at 17 different parks, forests and boat launch facilities across the state, ensuring recreational facilities are kept safe and clean, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The front patio features a bar, flat-screen TVs, fire pits and a retractable awning.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Read: America is botching measles The administration’s actions all emphasize personal freedom.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Oklahoma's approach to acquiring and administering lethal drugs has come under serious scrutiny in recent years, with the state corrections office previously accused of botching procedures inside the execution chamber and then facing an extensive public safety probe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Whereas Minnie feels like her whole life was slightly blighted by missing out on that name and that she has been cursed by bad luck.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is a sense that more can be drawn from the players at his disposal and that better results could naturally follow if senior players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Curtis Jones and Szoboszlai avoid the injury disruptions that blighted their 2023-24 seasons.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
23 July 2024
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“Dint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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