dimpling

verb

present participle of dimple
as in denting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
  1. denting
  2. curling
  3. coiling
  4. waving
  5. winding
  6. spiraling
  7. sloping
  8. meandering
Verb
  • But all of these methods could damage the register by scratching the finish or denting the louvers.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of denting
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  • Five minutes later, Messi gave Miami the lead, curling his shot in tight space past three defenders, quieting the sellout crowd at Subaru Park.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond its championship golf courses, guests can play tennis and pickleball, take a hot yoga class, go cross-country skiing, or even try curling.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of curling
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  • 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
Definition of coiling
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  • The midfielder was booked for waving an imaginary yellow card, shown a straight red for violent conduct and also gave away a goal.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The last sidebar called by the judge before lunch appeared intense, with Reddington seen waving his hands a few times.
    — NBC News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of waving
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  • In 2001, up the East coast, a kid barely out of his teens would begin a long and winding coaching career.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Before court went into session that day, a long line of people was winding through the lobby of the downtown Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas, waiting to pay traffic tickets.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of winding
Verb
  • There’s also neighboring Lion's Head, which has a spiraling trail that leads straight to the top.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Some critics attacked it as tone-deaf, given the war in Iran and the attendant, spiralling gas prices.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiraling
Verb
  • The Weekly Pattern Turning to the weekly chart, RRC has been trading in an upward-sloping channel going back to late 2022.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leave the creek to walk any flat to gently sloping grass flats for gray partridge.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloping
Verb
  • As befits the title, Solnit offers meandering meditations on exploration, art, and family history.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Two years back, Van Buren took over as Mississippi State’s starter in late September, meandering through a difficult 1-8 stretch with 11 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a lot of true-freshman lessons.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of meandering
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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