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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as in reduced
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
Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most shoes have a firm outer, which takes up more space in your suitcase and can easily be dented if not packed correctly.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
It has been dented, battered, and carried proudly by generations of Hokies.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Why do dented cans of food bring out inspectors’ Stop Sale hammers?
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Some purchasers reported receiving dented or clearly used pans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The faster-than-expected rise in producer prices dented hopes for certainty about Fed rate cuts in September, and sent stocks lower.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
The Yankees dramatically improved their depth over the past few weeks, but these injuries have dented it.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Images from the scene showed the front part of the top deck of the bus smashed in and its metal frame badly dented, as first responders cordoned off the area.
—Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most shoes have a firm outer, which takes up more space in your suitcase and can easily be dented if not packed correctly.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
It has been dented, battered, and carried proudly by generations of Hokies.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Why do dented cans of food bring out inspectors’ Stop Sale hammers?
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Some purchasers reported receiving dented or clearly used pans.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The faster-than-expected rise in producer prices dented hopes for certainty about Fed rate cuts in September, and sent stocks lower.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
The Yankees dramatically improved their depth over the past few weeks, but these injuries have dented it.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dented
Adjective
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The keycaps are made of concave polycarbonate for improved grip and durability.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The shape of the droplets primarily demonstrate whispering-gallery mode light emission, where the light travels around a concave surface, bouncing along the inside surface.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Citing economic pressures, the museum reduced its staff earlier this year, with a total of eight positions affected either by layoffs or a reduction in pay and benefits.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dementia risk could be dramatically reduced with one common health intervention, a study finds.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the fiber is stretched down to about 100 micrometers in diameter, the hollow spaces are pressurized to preserve the structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even after 30 pretty enjoyable hours with the game, Mario Kart World feels pretty hollow to me.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The New York Federal Reserve’s measure of Global Supply Chain Pressure showed that July’s level of stress decreased, and is approximately now equal to the long-term average.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Local businesses in affected neighborhoods report decreased foot traffic and lower sales amid the atmosphere of uncertainty.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After crashing in the ocean, fire department members swam to the sunken plane and promptly rescued Finkelstein from the aircraft.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Pepler — the great-great-great grandson of James Carruthers, the shipping executive after whom a sunken freighter was named — said the news that the missing ship was finally found overwhelmed him with a flood of emotions.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Technological knowledge is a non-rival input in that it can be used by several firms without being depleted.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The atmosphere hoped to galvanise the players, so clearly depleted of its depth and strength.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fantastic Four is a close second, sure, but Florence Pugh leading a group of depressed villain castaways was the film that really felt like more of a return to form for the MCU.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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If management succeeds in achieving its ambitious growth targets while maintaining leverage control, the stock could experience a significant multiple expansion from its current depressed levels.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Dented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dented. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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