dimpling

present participle of dimple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
Verb
  • Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
  • That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Romano Schmid’s curling effort from the edge of the area gave Austria the lead but Jordan equalised – their first goal at a World Cup with a strike equally as good just after half-time from Ali Olwan.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Like Eala, his matches are chock-a-block with soccer-style flag waving, face painting and vociferous cheering.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • While there are some hills, the focus is on enjoying the forests, farmhouses, and long, winding descents rather than chasing summits.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Install Paths Make your shade garden accessible with a winding path of pavers, tree disks, stone or wood chips.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Yurich traces Eddie’s spiraling loss of control and his lurch into self-harm with raw feeling, and both writer and director take risks with a final act that can be interpreted as a victory but never glosses over the tremendous physical and emotional cost.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • Inflation has caught up with book publishing Hardcover books now cost $30 and up, with special editions even higher, as publishers raise prices to keep up with spiraling input costs.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The modern silhouette’s low back and sloping arms provide a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for a drink.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
  • The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Far from the bright lights of the Big Apple, this stretch of upstate charm is defined by 11 glacial lakes connected by meandering country roads.
    Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Hogan’s testimony was, at times, meandering and difficult to follow.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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