DIMPLING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dimpling

verb

present participle of dimple

as in denting

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An in-form and unbeaten Hull City side will be tough opponents for a Newcastle team whose early-season results were positive but whose performances had been mixed — and who have now suffered a massively confidence-denting defeat.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Prospects of higher rates are also denting investors sentiment, after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that a possible rate hike was on the table, warning that inflation was still above target.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of denting

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In addition to data on coiling direction from multiple species going back millions of years, the study incorporates insights from modern foram genetics and biology.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of coiling

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Riot was seen looking up at the stage and waving back at his dad while Rihanna filmed the interaction.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Groups of screaming preschoolers pass by us in the park, fists clutched tight onto their walking ropes, chubby hands waving hello or pointing to squirrels scampering in their path.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of waving

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The woman’s admission that she was never raped by Carter comes after a long-winding legal road in the case.

— Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
During their time together in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo built a strong connection with Baker and expressed admiration for Baker’s winding NBA journey and his successful battle with alcoholism and substance abuse.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of winding

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The Fed on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and indicated another hike could follow, as part of its effort aimed at combating inflation that has been stoked by spiraling oil prices, among other factors.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
The film begins as a tense game of cat and mouse before spiraling into something far stranger, more disturbing, and deeply unhinged.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

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McConnell and Florjancic blasted tee shots on the 414-yard par-4, leaving both within 100 yards of the steep, downhill-sloping green.

— Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
The two adults-only sloping pools are surrounded by decks with towel service and poolside dining.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sloping

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Woody is prone to meandering and hippy-dippy monologues, as a weed-loving anarchist.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Together, these meandering megastructures form the most dramatic contribution to the city’s cultural landscape in more than a decade.

— Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of meandering

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