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noun

plural of dimple
as in pockets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dimple
as in dents

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimples
  1. impressions
  2. dents
  3. notches
  4. waves
  5. imprints
  6. coils
  7. openings
  8. spirals
Noun
  • Ofl the newcomers on the roster, junior guard Trent Lincoln and sophomore forward DJ Thomas made the strongest first impressions.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • During Fallon’s tenure, the show often asks them to pay with play — doing impressions, taking part in skits and games, or even doing a musical number.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of impressions
Verb
  • The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • No quantity of houses or yachts dents it.
    — Douglas P. McCormick, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Other notches on SpaceX's checklist leading up to Artemis III include the first propellant transfer demonstration with Starship in orbit.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Doody, a former radio host, also supports school choice and opposes a millionaire tax, two notches in his favor.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of notches
Verb
  • Picture a doorman who checks your ID with great care, then waves you into any apartment in the building.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Spa At the beach-level spa, the windows were left wide open during my 60-minute Salt Air Reset massage, making all-natural birdsong and waves the soundtrack of my treatment.
    — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of waves
Noun
  • Beyond book publishing, the HarperCollins Children’s Book department has expanded over the years to include more imprints, authors and artists into the family.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The plates feature debased imprints of the same signature shapes, creating a dialogue with the glasses.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of imprints
Verb
  • Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • The newly visible openings could offer clues about that arrangement, but the company has not explained their function.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On the economic front, September's JOLTS job openings report came in better than expected.
    — Hugh Leask,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of openings
Verb
  • After Felix abandons Victoria at the altar, their families and friends are left to navigate an extravagant reception that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of spirals
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