dings

present tense third-person singular of ding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dings
Verb
  • The result not only dents the appeal of Liverpool assets but also thrusts Palace into the spotlight for FPL managers.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Whether this latest controversy dents MrBeast's online empire or prompts wider scrutiny of influencer accountability remains to be seen.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But over-protective matriarch Gladys Gibbes (Octavia Spencer) is a celebrity chef who clashes with Rachel.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Dings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dings. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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