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as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space
there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it
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as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened
a little belt-tightening would at least make a small dent in our credit-card debt
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as in reduces
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 dents
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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
Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Amazon reviewers love how the mug resists dents even after countless drops.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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
The result not only dents the appeal of Liverpool assets but also thrusts Palace into the spotlight for FPL managers.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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
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In his first taste of NBA preseason action, Flagg continued to look like a player without any glaring holes in his game.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The black bucket with a purple lid and a spider atop comes filled with 50 Munchkins doughnut holes.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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The rate reductions come after major changes to Florida’s insurance tort laws in 2022 and 2023.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lower pricing has dominated the Chinese consumer market since 2022 and is likely to persist, especially in sectors where further cost reductions can be achieved through enhanced efficiency.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cleaning refrigerator coils helps the appliance run efficiently, extends its life, and reduces your energy bill.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Compared to traditional indigo dyeing, the process consumes 83 percent less water and 32 percent less energy and reduces CO₂ emissions and steam usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At 2,077 square feet, the Strands Fireside Suite is the resort's largest, and treats guests to ocean views, four private patios, fire pits, and direct access to the beach.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Patio furniture is also on sale during Prime Big Day Deals, with savings up to $300 on sectional couches, fire pits, conversation sets, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, future Fed rate decreases are already priced into the Treasury curve.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Accompanying decreases in oxygen consumption are estimated at 20% and 39%, respectively.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In experiments that began in the 1980s and developed over the ensuing 15 years, the scientists developed frameworks using metals and organic molecules that contained cavities large enough for gases and other materials to flow through.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sucking water out of desert air Being able to pack a vast number of cavities in such a small space allowed Yaghi’s research group to suck water from the desert air of Arizona.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the three-point attempt rate stays in the top five while turnover rate drops.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In turn, school district officials asked Grapevine to stop spreading false information about its finances and the committee that is helping the district come up with a facilities plan as enrollment drops and the Legislature continues to provide less funding for public schools.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bullet casing had the same tool markings – unique individual indentations that guns produce on casings once they have been expended – to a gun used in an unsolved murder in Kentucky in 1998.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Comfort definitely improved, but performance didn’t always keep pace — there were times when traction suffered, leading to more slipping and, in my opinion, the softer spikes could leave deeper indentations on greens that sometimes-affected putting.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dents. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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