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
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
And by dint of her presence, raising everyone’s game.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 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
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
And by dint of her presence, raising everyone’s game.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 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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In 2023, the Pirates won 18 of their last 30 games, putting a dent in the playoffs hopes of the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in the season’s final month.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read Next State Politics Trump’s deportation campaign won’t ‘make a dent,’ Idaho lawmakers say.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy value.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The timer also dings loudly, which some users may find irritating.—
Caroline Thomason,
Health,
9 Mar. 2023
Noun
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The second-deepest hole, the German Continental Deep Drilling Programme, stretches 5.6 miles.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cracks and ridges in the ice constantly shifted the route to a permanent hole in the ice, named Ocean City, from which Hoppe and her team gathered hundreds of liters of seawater samples and hauled them back to the ship for analysis.—
Asher Elbein,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Boycotts can tarnish the reputation of a company, reveal broader consumer dissatisfaction and help galvanize a larger social movement.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But instead of exploring these opportunities, the U.S. has imposed strict tariffs on allied countries like Canada and Australia, which hurts our prospects to build a secure mineral supply chain in partnership with allies, while tarnishing important relationships that have been built over decades.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sliding glass doors open to a massive deck, one of the highlights of the home, that offers lots of lounge space, a fire pit, an al fresco dining spot, and fabulous views of the ocean, the downtown core, and the surrounding mountains.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This charming A-frame is the ideal place to take in fresh mountain views and air while still enjoying wintery comforts like a fire pit (circled by modern chairs) and wood-burning stove.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But if the officer corps’ voice is too weak, complex battlefield operations – and the strategic planning that precedes it – are likely to be botched, as happened in Vietnam.—
Dwight Stirling,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also, the Premier League are scoundrels for botching Chelsea’s plan for replacing an injured player by simply buying a new one.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hope springs eternal and all that, but as a contract battle brews with its longest-standing media partner, MLB’s sunny return may be blighted by storm clouds.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Disruptions to health care services and changes in migration travel disruptions were cited as likely contributors to the increase, but the trend highlights the difficulty in eradicating the illness that has blighted societies for centuries.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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“Dint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dint. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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