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
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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Margins for ServiceNow were a concern, and so was subscription revenue growth, which was dented by the war.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Allegations of corruption over a cryptocurrency scandal have also dented Milei’s popularity.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, intense competition and subsidy cuts probably dented first-quarter earnings.
—Rachel Yeo, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
It was recovered slightly dented but didn’t appear to have permanent damage, the outlet reported.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Lyon's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were further dented after a 0-0 draw at Angers, extending its winless run in all competitions to nine matches.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Boldy scored in a four-goal second period as Minnesota dented Detroit’s tenuous chances for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The inspector found moldy bell peppers and dented cans in the walk-in cooler and saw an employee wash their hands without soap.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Most varieties of quinoa seeds are ready to harvest about 90-100 days after planting, when the seed coat is barely dented by a fingernail.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Margins for ServiceNow were a concern, and so was subscription revenue growth, which was dented by the war.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Allegations of corruption over a cryptocurrency scandal have also dented Milei’s popularity.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, intense competition and subsidy cuts probably dented first-quarter earnings.
—Rachel Yeo, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
It was recovered slightly dented but didn’t appear to have permanent damage, the outlet reported.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Lyon's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were further dented after a 0-0 draw at Angers, extending its winless run in all competitions to nine matches.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Boldy scored in a four-goal second period as Minnesota dented Detroit’s tenuous chances for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The inspector found moldy bell peppers and dented cans in the walk-in cooler and saw an employee wash their hands without soap.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dented
Adjective
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Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But since the war began, traffic has been reduced to a trickle, with just 154 vessels recorded crossing in the entire month of March, according to Kpler data.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By introducing only mild restrictions to molecular transport, the inflow of reactants into the hollow cavity can be aligned more effectively with the intrinsic processing rate of the catalyst.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Today’s ruling likely leaves this landmark law a hollow husk.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Last year, the number of officers killed decreased, both in terms of officers killed as a result of felonious acts and those killed accidentally.—
Kenneth D. Robinson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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In addition, overall passenger numbers decreased 20% after Spirit exited a route, which indicates that rival airlines did not immediately step forward to fill the void.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Lounge in the sunken living room, avocado velour.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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An indoor water fountain is also an eye-catching feature, placed inside a sunken area of the restaurant that offers an elevated feel.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Groundwater levels have dropped, salt lagoons have shrunk, and freshwater aquifers are increasingly at risk of being depleted and contaminated.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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First, the world’s backup supply of crude oil products is rapidly being depleted.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers believe inbreeding led to depressed survival rates in pups.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sam is very depressed and feels lonely and isolated.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dented. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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