dinging

verb

present participle of ding
1
as in pinging

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2
as in denting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinging
  1. tinkling
  2. denting
  3. clashing
  4. tarnishing
  5. plunking
  6. clinking
  7. jingling
  8. tingling
Verb
  • The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Definition of tinkling
Verb
  • Running for five seasons into September 1977, the hourlong drama with comic elements never was a ratings hit, only denting the year-end primetime Top 30 once in the three-network universe.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026
  • Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of denting
Verb
  • Some people were seen burning cars, breaking store windows and clashing with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon to subdue them.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The final, which took place on Sunday, July 19, featured the tournament’s first-ever halftime show—and apparently, two of the performers were clashing backstage.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026
Definition of clashing
Verb
  • Williams, who had filed counterclaims against Baumgarten for allegedly making false and defamatory statements about her and tarnishing her reputation, also voluntarily dismissed her suit at the same time.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of tarnishing
Verb
  • And in the film’s poignant final scene, Joe despondently plays his piano − only for Angela to sit beside him and start plunking along.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of plunking
Verb
  • The smell of sterile floors, gowns, instruments on clinking metal trays.
    — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of clinking
Verb
  • 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
  • The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of jingling
Verb
  • Severe cases can cause tingling sensations in the hands and feet, and without treatment the disease can progress to respiratory or kidney failure.
    — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Holland also told Fallon his Spidey senses are tingling for an England championship win.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of tingling
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“Dinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinging. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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