dimpling

present participle of dimple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimpling
Verb
  • While some of these headwinds are likely to ease if the conflict in the Middle East comes to an end, some long-term concerns are also denting investor confidence in India's consumption story.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday shortly after it was announced, denting hopes for peace in the region.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The final putt — two feet, 10 inches — was appropriately dramatic, teetering along the left edge before curling back into the cup.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Another indicator of ripeness is the tendril (the curling bit of vine), which will turn dry and brown when the melon is ready to harvest.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 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
  • Months later, Rick is shocked, and begins spiraling, when one of his tunes becomes an uncredited global hit for his new celebrity soulmate.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
  • Now is the time to recognize and fight to reverse the spiraling fall of the United States of America’s status as the foremost nation in health care innovation.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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