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as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it
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as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened
a little belt-tightening would at least make a small dent in our credit-card debt
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as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much
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Noun
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Yet another reason for rate reductions.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Many congressional Republicans are demanding major reductions in federal spending, either on their own or to help pay for what are likely to be trillions of dollars of tax cuts.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Your healthcare provider may prescribe a topical corticosteroid medication that reduces scales, redness, swelling, and itchiness.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fluoride is the primary ingredient of toothpaste and helps strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of cavities.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Advocates for fluoride in drinking water, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say there’s no doubt public health is better served by local governments continuing to use water supplies to reduce cavities in the population.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Dents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dents. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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