dimpling

Definition of dimplingnext
present participle of dimple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
Verb
  • Higher energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Higher energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies.
    Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Berg Johnsen’s shot was one-timed and placed perfectly into the far left corner, curling away from the Galaxy goalkeeper.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Raab used the same hand for an acrobatic diving save to keep out Niklas Beste's curling shot and ensure Union took the win.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Those monthslong rallies were marked by a festive atmosphere and a striking blend of politics and pop culture, with protesters singing and waving colorful K-pop light sticks, and ended without major safety accidents.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The openworked dial also spotlights the new manual-winding AK-05 movement, which, of course, showcases several traditional techniques.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
  • My hike through Cape Froward began, like many hikes do, at the end of a winding road.
    Mark Johanson, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That’s despite analysts saying that spiraling oil prices due to Persian Gulf production blockages are benefiting the Russian economy.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • An original metal lift shaft at the top of a spiralling wooden staircase is another nod to the past.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But by stabilizing and then regrouping constructively, Interdigital has now traced out a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with an upward-sloping neckline.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • If your garden lives on a sloping piece of land, some organic mulches can be subject to washing away with storm runoff.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But closer inspection of the current Farm Bill that is now meandering through Congress — entitled The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — reveals some potentially troubling inclusions worth digging into.
    Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The west Londoners sit 10th and appear to be meandering towards another mid-table finish.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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