as in dent
a sunken area forming a separate space
left a small dint in the car's fender
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Recent Examples of dint
Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Both by dint of its large population and its relative poverty, India, the world’s most populous country, could play a role similar to the one China has played over the last 20 years.
—Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2023
Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
Then he was moved to the second unit, which seemed to dint his confidence.
—Patrick Murray, Forbes, 23 May 2021
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Noun
And by dint of her presence, raising everyone’s game.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Both by dint of its large population and its relative poverty, India, the world’s most populous country, could play a role similar to the one China has played over the last 20 years.
—Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2023
Verb
But as similar fights play out in battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan, repeated complaints about fraud could dint public faith in the electoral process.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 July 2024
Then he was moved to the second unit, which seemed to dint his confidence.
—Patrick Murray, Forbes, 23 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dint
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And its stronger assortment of general merchandise is making a dent as well.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Problem is, very few topical over-the-counter serums and moisturizers made a dent in smoothing out the prominent lines.Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The timer also dings loudly, which some users may find irritating.Caroline Thomason, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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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
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The company completed 18 drill holes at MacArthur and four core drill holes at Yerington.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the bottom was a chain-link fence with an enormous hole.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The scandal tarnished the reputation of Marie-Antoinette, who was unjustly accused of having an immoral relationship with a cardinal, and discredited the French monarchy ahead of the French Revolution, in which the Queen ultimately met her demise.Amarachi Orie, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024
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Such bribery tarnishes the reputation of the American arms sale industry.Charles Tiefer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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On the palate, notes of red grapes, maple, deep oak, clove, toffee, apple jelly, pepper, a hint of rye spice, dates, cherry pits and mocha.Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Book a beachside igloo at Hotel Del Coronado for a cozy night with drinks and s'mores around the fire pit.Kate Murphy, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Alabama had been accused of botching an execution attempt using lethal injection, the default method of putting inmates to death.CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Her 80-year-old father, John, has long accused local police of botching their investigation.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2022-23, Fulham suffered a painful FA Cup defeat there after three red cards blighted an otherwise promising display.Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Yet injuries have seriously blighted his progress since that era, with a similarl lack of playing time forcing him to push for a loan move to Brighton last term on the watch of Flick's predecessor Xavi Hernandez.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Dint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dint. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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