as in concave
curved inward
the dented car fender bore silent testament to an accident that no one in the family was owning up to
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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 dented
Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Many food banks refuse to accept dented cans or open packages due to the potential for spoilage.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Videos on local media showed train cars with broken windows and dented sides stuck along a rail line hemmed in between a lush forest and a massive rock.
—CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Barton’s work has been eviscerated by scholars, but this has hardly dented his popularity.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
The front bumper of Shelton's car is now cracked and the hood is dented.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew the weakest demand since June 2025 as a decline in yields dented investor appetite, with concerns over inflation and fiscal policy weighing on sentiment.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 10 June 2026
The artifacts, however, remained missing until April, when two of the three men surrendered the helmet—slightly dented—and two of the bracelets as part of a plea agreement.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
After a pair of curveballs missed up in the zone, Rathbun laced a fastball that practically dented the right field wall.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The bodywork on a car is sensitive to high pressures, and can easily be dented.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Adjective
The sister would then point to her large, dented forehead.
—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Many food banks refuse to accept dented cans or open packages due to the potential for spoilage.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Videos on local media showed train cars with broken windows and dented sides stuck along a rail line hemmed in between a lush forest and a massive rock.
—CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Oslo, NorwayReuters — The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a seven-week trial that has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Barton’s work has been eviscerated by scholars, but this has hardly dented his popularity.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
The front bumper of Shelton's car is now cracked and the hood is dented.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew the weakest demand since June 2025 as a decline in yields dented investor appetite, with concerns over inflation and fiscal policy weighing on sentiment.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 10 June 2026
The artifacts, however, remained missing until April, when two of the three men surrendered the helmet—slightly dented—and two of the bracelets as part of a plea agreement.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
After a pair of curveballs missed up in the zone, Rathbun laced a fastball that practically dented the right field wall.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The bodywork on a car is sensitive to high pressures, and can easily be dented.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dented
Adjective
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Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Checking the Seal Jars that have successfully sealed will have a concave lid that won't pop back up when pressed.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In March, Tyler pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal that reduced his first-degree rape charge to a third-degree offense.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The only exception came during the COVID years, when the schedule was temporarily reduced.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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White seeds are just the hollow shells of black seeds that didn’t mature.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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The workplace fills up with work that looks finished, sounds confident, and is hollow enough that some exhausted human — usually without credit or reward — still has to mop it up.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Crime in the 21207 zip code area has decreased within the last year, according to data from the Baltimore County Public Safety Data Dashboard.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Parents should quickly seek medical care for an infant who has difficulty swallowing, poor feeding, loss of head control or decreased facial expression, the CDC said.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Turning its back on views of the Santa Rita Mountains, the home’s interior revolved around a dim central kitchen and an awkward sunken garden bounded by stout masonry columns that held up the roof but restricted movement through the space.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The villa is still being excavated and studied, but archaeologists have so far uncovered a grand entrance hall with an atrium and sunken basin, known as an impluvium, surrounded by a mosaic floor with black and white botanical and geometric designs.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Foreign investment could go a long way toward restoring the economic activity that was depleted because of the US blockade on the strait.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Despite many efforts to turn a profit, sales depleted and the company reported a net loss of $101 million in 2022.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Barry follows a depressed ex‑Marine hitman (Hader, in the title role) who turns to acting for salvation while tangling with the Chechen mob in Los Angeles.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Epstein seemed to feel increasingly depressed about the conditions of his incarceration.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Dented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dented. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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