dings

present tense third-person singular of ding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dings
Verb
  • 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
  • For example, if a falling tree branch breaks your windshield or hail dents your car, comprehensive coverage can pay for repairs.
    Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 11 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
  • 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
  • The feces contrast with her teeth in a way that inexplicably clashes with her eyeshadow, and the vignette is instantly burned in your brain.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Dings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dings. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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