DING Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

ding

verb

Definition of ding

as in to ping

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as in to dent

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Recent Examples of ding Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy value. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025 The timer also dings loudly, which some users may find irritating. — Caroline Thomason, Health, 9 Mar. 2023 Teams may ding Miller for being a 20-year-old freshman, but the Alabama guard's skill as an offensive talent is undeniable. — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 19 Jan. 2023 These aren’t quite as simple to load as laying your skis down on a roof rack, but ding your gas mileage less than any other option here. — Ryan Wichelns, Popular Mechanics, 28 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for ding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ding

Verb

The filmmaker was attending a men’s quarterfinal match (between Flavio Cobolli and Arthur Fery) at the All England Club Wednesday when his cell phone began to ping.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Operators were able to ping her cell phone, prompting a search in the area by the Sheriff’s Office, along with Fire and Rescue personnel, swiftwater rescue assets, a TXDPS Air Unit, and drones.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Definition of ping

Verb

Buyers of high-end property have been active in Saudi Arabia this year, even as the Iran war has dented sales of the priciest homes elsewhere in the Gulf, according to DarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.

— Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of dent

Verb

Crafted from stainless steel with a durable 14-karat gold PVD coating that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional plating, these pieces are designed to resist water, sweat, lotions and everyday wear without tarnishing or turning your skin green.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
In that light, the NCAA has insisted that the more college sports seem like pro sports, with athletes who want to stick around well into their 20s, the game’s marketability and TV ratings could be tarnished.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of tarnish

Verb

Meanwhile, two- to four-unit rental buildings that made up the preponderance of affordable housing for families in these areas have been lost to blight and disinvestment.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
The euphoria of scoring three goals in each half was somewhat blighted by the horrific injury to Koné.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 19 June 2026

Definition of blight

Verb

After his third 3 clanged off the back of the rim midway through the first quarter, Hart pulled his shirt over his mouth.

— Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The sequence started with Devin Vassell's mid-range jumper clanging off the back of the rim while three Timberwolves, including 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert waited in the paint for the rebound.

— Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026

Definition of clang

Verb

On the walls, a few pots hang from a copper rod, a dinner bell waits to be jingled, and an ancient clock keeps time.

— Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026