dimpling

Definition of dimplingnext
present participle of dimple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
Verb
  • Another round of tariffs, coupled with European retaliation, could reignite fears of a US slowdown, while denting Europe’s GDP, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Cigna last fall unveiled a new system for many of its commercial health plans, denting its shares.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Para-athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports, including para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboarding and wheelchair curling.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Competition gets underway Wednesday with curling action.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 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
  • Footage obtained by affiliate FOX 11 Los Angeles showed students marching down the street, waving large Mexican flags and signs while toting backpacks.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There, Brandon became known for his ongoing investigation into air pollution at a paper mill part-owned by NFL owner Robert Kraft, including his attempt to get an interview with Kraft by waving down his police motorcade.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Jim Sawyer, a gentlemanly preacher and city council member whose public service had been winding towards a peaceful conclusion, was asked to replace him.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Another unique dining experience awaits at The Garlic, a rustic and eclectic compound with lush, winding courtyards and nightly entertainment to complement the extensive Italian menu.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Iran claims to have restored order following the nationwide demonstrations that began spreading late last year over the country's collapsing currency and spiraling prices.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations that fiercely oppose his efforts to take Greenland; the bloc is debating how to respond, given that retaliation risks a spiraling economic conflict.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The cars were situated on a little plateau, almost a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by downward sloping terrain.
    Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The interior dining room, divided into two levels and connected by a slowly sloping ramp, could at first cynical glance register as backdrop.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • With access to 600 km of pistes meandering through Les Trois Vallées, skiers can glide through pretty Meribel, Val Thorens, and Courchevel.
    Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But the 31-year-old still has strong memories of his cup of coffee in Foxboro, which taught him lessons he’s applied throughout his meandering NFL career.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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