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
  • In a lively atmosphere at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (AKA Levi’s Stadium), Austria took the lead through a curling effort from distance by Romano Schmid in the 21st minute — the 10th goal from outside the box at this tournament, only two fewer than there were in all of Qatar 2022.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • As part of the latest refurbishment, which was subject to numerous restrictions due to the buildings’ historical importance, the brand called back Foster’s team to raise the curling limestone and glass staircase by two floors, and connect it to both sides of the building.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Schenck essentially preaches staying on the back leg, coiling up the body, letting the ball go as deep as possible and then unleashing a swing as fast as possible.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • This is a stock that has done its consolidating and may be coiling for the next move.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • In both cases, Spanish military aircraft provided an airborne escort, a sign of respect for visiting dignitaries, and in one clip of the video Leo is seen waving to the escorting pilot.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • He can be seen throwing his helmet off and waving his arms after Lugo went down.
    Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The application from Glas, which also included menthol and tobacco-flavored vapes, followed a winding path to authorization.
    Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
  • The iconic winding road from the painting’s title twists and sweeps through hills of blue, purple and pink.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Guests ascend via a spiraling ramp set on towering wooden beams before emerging into an open-air dining space above the park.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
    Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Suddenly, Floyd — an American Sign Language interpreter — sees through the window a young man meandering toward the motel’s pool, on the verge of falling in.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • The Beltline’s Northwest Trail, located in the industrial area around West Marietta Street and Northside Drive, has two segments open to the public, plus a meandering spur that winds its way to the bustling The Works development.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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