dimples 1 of 2

Definition of dimplesnext
plural of dimple

dimples

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dimple

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The growth further dents the case for an interest rate cut, as US monetary policymakers discuss possibly raising the cost of borrowing.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
  • Which is harder — landing a human on the moon or hitting a home run that dents the top of a foul pole in a major-league game?
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
  • After the third day of OTAs wrapped up, safety Talanoa Hufanga gave his initial impressions of Waddle.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
  • Ben-Gvir waves a large Israeli flag and tells the detainees.
    Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
    Bridget Borgobello May 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
  • When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The mothership series ended tragically for the show’s central character, Damson Idris’ Franklin Saint, who spirals into alcoholism after Teddy McDonald, played by Carter Hudson, is killed by Franklin’s mother (Cissy Saint).
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
  • Before too long, however, the romantic spell Nikki is under turns into possessive, obsessive and eventually, deadly behavior, which quickly spirals out of control.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • There have long been ubiquitous foods and drinks associated with the Slams—like the Pimm’s Cup at Wimbledon since 1971 and Honey Deuces at the US Open—but in recent years, food offerings have been taken up a few good notches.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The stove's pot supports fit securely in corresponding notches on the windscreen, made easier to find with arrows.
    C.C. Weiss May 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 May 2026
  • Longoria’s approach to the wild fervour that continually swirls around the Velodrome was to try to harness it by hiring comparably combustible coaches like Jorge Sampaoli, Igor Tudor, Gennaro Gattuso and De Zerbi.
    Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • In the tale, an old, giant rhea ran so powerfully its steps left imprints in the sky, creating the constellation Choiols — known in the West as the Southern Cross.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
  • The others all had much more time to put their imprints on the team.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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“Dimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimples. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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