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Recent Examples of dimple
Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Small notches hold tank tops and more delicate sleeves in place, while the contoured sides prevent dimples from forming at the shoulders of your favorite sweaters.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
The cells actually dimpled inward as the mitochondria migrated, forming a halo around the nucleus.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Use your thumbs to create a 1-inch dimple in the center of each patty.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Small notches hold tank tops and more delicate sleeves in place, while the contoured sides prevent dimples from forming at the shoulders of your favorite sweaters.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Her legacy shines through in every quip and dimpled smile, a reminder of a star who owned every room.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
The cells actually dimpled inward as the mitochondria migrated, forming a halo around the nucleus.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimple
Noun
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Large alternative asset managers, with both private credit and private equity businesses, are so far striking a measured tone, acknowledging pockets of stress while emphasizing resilience.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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From his flat top, cleft chin, starched collar, and tight shirt to the crease in his trousers tucked into black boots.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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Step a few metres and the view morphs: a new cleft, a sudden overhang, a corridor of stone that narrows to a postcard of sky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This curling action is often the precursor to a broader trend change, signaling that the sellers are losing their grip.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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There, where the fire was, a body is curled with the grandfather stones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lucia Kendall Has made quite the impression since making her debut in October, from scoring her first goal in the 2-0 against Ghana in December to holding her own in the No 10 position against Spain’s midfield in midweek.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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May Mailman, who last year coördinated the White House’s higher-education policy as a deputy for Stephen Miller, told me that McMahon made a different impression from other, more fervent Administration figures.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when classes resumed this week for the first time since the Iran war began, coiled barbed wire blocked the Palestinian siblings’ path to the village center.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For low-income families especially, this was a painful gouge into their incomes.—
Robert Hormats,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Home Depot’s hybrid-resilient plank flooring showcases the best of modern flooring technology — extreme scratch resistance, dent and gouge proof, with an interlocking, waterproof surface, wrapped up in an ultra-realistic wood-look plank.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Lindsay and Josh spiral down the dark abscesses of their own selfishness, the chairwoman embarks on her own damage control.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fallout spreads quickly, spiraling into manipulation, resentment and power plays that ripple throughout the workplace.—
Ryan Brennan
April 16,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Dimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimple. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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