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
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon. —Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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 See All Example Sentences for dint
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The concert loads of second-seat wind and brass players — who, by dint of their roles, are contracted for more services than even principal players — led the orchestra to allow those musicians to take more youth concerts off than their peers. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 If the stakes laid out for Lady are simple enough, Nwosu saves complexity in her sketch of a city vast enough that a person could lose track of their dreams by sheer dint of distraction; the day-to-day business of survival slowly eroding anything more high-minded on the horizon. —Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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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 See All Example Sentences for dint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dint
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The new, better-for-you snacks won’t make much of a dent in the offerings at a typical rural grocery store or gas station, Klatt said.— Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026
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Check your propane level and inspect the tank for any visible dents or damage if using a gas grill.— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Future transshipment rules, for instance, could ding individual components that are made in one country—China, again, is a good bet—and then integrated into a product without enough of a transformation in another before winding up in the United States.— Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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La Cañada resident Trent Sanders, who frequently dings California’s liberal politicos in emails to me and my colleagues, thinks Trump is generally on the right track three months into his term, but with a few caveats.— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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To make your yard appealing to a wide variety of bees, install several bee houses with nesting holes of varying sizes.— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Tate necklace has a stack of three chains, including a tennis, hera, and bezel-set, and is designed with a stainless steel protective coating that’s water-resistant, so it’s protected against tarnishing.— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
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And the best way to get that track position is to leapfrog others on pit road.— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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There’s al fresco dining for eight and a fire-pit meant for roasting s’mores.— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
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José Caballero laced a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels, moments after the Angels botched an infield popup in a costly misplay Wednesday night.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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José Caballero laced a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels, moments after Los Angeles botched an infield popup in a costly misplay Wednesday night.— CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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On this specific corner, downtown’s beauty and blight collide across the street from DTLA Cheese and Kippered.— Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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South Africa held interest rates steady and pushed back the prospect of cuts as the Iran war threatens to interrupt a fragile recovery in Africa’s biggest economy, which had seen an investment surge in recent months after a decade blighted by low growth.— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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