dents 1 of 2

plural of dent

dents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dents
Noun
Fill in any deeper scratches or dents with a wax wood repair kit to match. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 Speculation has also risen over whether the couple posed for the pictures after their record-breaking appearance together on Kelce's own podcast, New Heights, due to the dents in Swift's hear resembling the kind that headphones can create. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 Deep dents often have sharp points. David J. Neal updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 Additional images from the scene showed the damage to the bus, which included dents along the top and sides, broken doors and several missing parts. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Whether this latest controversy dents MrBeast's online empire or prompts wider scrutiny of influencer accountability remains to be seen. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 For example, if a falling tree branch breaks your windshield or hail dents your car, comprehensive coverage can pay for repairs. Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dents
Noun
  • Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.
    Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • More good consumer news comes in the EIA’s projection that further reductions in energy prices remain ahead in the months to come.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This not only reinforces clarity, but also reduces the reliance on employees having to scribble notes word for word to decode later.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But prorating three years of player profits down to 12 months, as UEFA’s rule does, reduces the immediate efficacy of successful trading in the market, the very strategy that poorer clubs increasingly rely on to climb the ladder.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, the city plans to move forward with a revitalization project in early 2026 that will fill a large section of the park with soccer fields, horseshoe pits and pickleball, futsal, and basketball courts.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Upgrade your space with patio furniture, garden tools, decor, fire pits, and so much more, with prices starting at only $10.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ten states — California, Connecticut, Mississippi, Alaska, Delaware, Alabama, Kentucky, Vermont, Maryland and Minnesota — saw decreases of more than 20 percent in traffic fatalities, as did the District of Columbia.
    Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In a second experiment, the team observed sustained decreases in visual cortex activity for at least 40 minutes after ultrasound stimulation, highlighting the system's potential for inducing lasting changes in brain function.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s to hoping Terri and Mel’s relationship is all smiles and no cavities.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft cloth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Blades lop off body parts, while blunt force trauma breaks bones and bashes indentations in soft flesh.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These indentations in the foil provide an easy-to-follow template.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Dents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dents. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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