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
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  • Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Oil prices were little changed Wednesday as worries over Middle East supply disruptions keep the market on edge, with attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi energy facilities denting sentiment.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Fed’s problem is that its best tool for fighting inflation doesn’t seem to be denting the demand for AI inputs.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of denting
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  • While both sides declined to comment on the specific size of the round, which includes Canadian VC Relay Ventures, Sportico previously reported that the curling company was looking to raise up to $25 million.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Diaby scored the winner on a nifty shot from outside the box, curling it into the top right corner of the net for his second goal in his eighth MLS match.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of curling
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  • In those animals, a mutation in another gene can produce left-coiling individuals, but it is also associated with abnormal development.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The stock has spent two months coiling in a narrow range, so the levels that matter are close by.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of coiling
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  • Watchstanders got a distress call just before noon from the good Samaritan, who told them that there was a vessel with smoke coming from it roughly five miles west of the beach, with a person waving their arms on board.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Milwaukee fans in the crowd of 40,514, many waving yellow towels and some wearing cheeseheads, brought a Badger State feel to Tropicana Field.
    — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of waving
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  • The 4-key Dithaba is the most private, set apart and above the 4-key Kapano and 12-key Lelapo (which are connected to each other by a winding pathway).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Outside, stone walls, winding walkways and lush gardens gave the property a rustic, English country feel, as did the porch and relaxed atmosphere.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of winding
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  • His killing amplified a narrative of San Francisco spiraling into lawlessness, with high-profile figures such as Elon Musk driving the perception on social media.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Cutting Through the Fluff For some real estate leaders, the wellness trend is on the verge of spiraling out of control.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of spiraling
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  • Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the landscape into nearly every room, while the low-slung design seems to hover above the sloping site.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Sharp had worked in public relations and was also a gifted ceramics artist who created minimalistic vases and softly sloping bowls.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sloping
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  • After meandering around 90 acres of landscaped grounds, join a special event like an adaptation of Irving’s Bracebridge Hall complete with traditional carols and holiday cheer.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of meandering
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“Dimpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimpling. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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