DIMPLES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of dimple

as in pockets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dimple

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Noun

Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 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

Inspired by the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the plaques feature imprints of the hands of the recipients.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage.

— Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

Definition of imprints

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

Definition of coils

Noun

Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.

— Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Holes Other tea infusers feature strainer-like holes that are slightly larger than the openings in mesh models.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of openings

Verb

Together, the pair launch an underground fight club that quickly spirals out of control.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
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

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