dimpling

Definition of dimplingnext
present participle of dimple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
Verb
  • The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The data has grown more important in recent weeks, as the prospect of higher inflation possibly denting the interest rate outlook is considered a major risk for equities.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Robinson got confused, tried to switch onto the curling Dixon-Waters while his defender, Chuck Bailey III, also trailed him to the wing, leaving Gwath alone under the basket for an easy dunk.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Rentable cabanas along the trail are great for gatherings and s'mores, and weekly sessions of ice bocce (a blend of curling and bocce ball) amp up the fun.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.
    Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.
    Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Images shared by Bakersfield Search & Rescue appear to show the hiker — who was bundled up in a sweatshirt, sweatpants, puffer coat and hat — smiling and waving as someone photographed him after the rescue.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The dozens of signs waving in the cold winter air all expressed different concerns as people protested near Livernois Road and Walton Boulevard in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Manhattan’s urban grid disappears among the winding paths and dense foliage of Central Park.
    Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For the youngest visitors, the Castle of Dreams—a two-story sandcastle complete with a winding slide and ambient sound—is a must.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Robbins said having that mental image ready gives the brain something else to focus on when fear starts to rise, rather than spiraling into worst-case scenarios.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Small business owners in Iran have long been seen as supportive of the regime, but anger over spiraling inflation and the devaluation of the nation's currency, which lost more than 40% of its value last year, making everyday goods impossible for many people to afford, sparked the demonstrations.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The property abuts a sloping canyon.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, as part of the national INA-Casa program, the architects Ludovico Quaroni and Mario Ridolfi created the Tiburtino neighborhood, a hilly maze of sloping streets, shaded stairways, and curving alleys.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • That is a conceptual challenge, or shortcoming, that can only be overcome with both some background knowledge on the works and a bit of meandering around the Golden Triangle neighborhood.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Morrissey’s meandering comeback has finally arrived at the release of new music.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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