dint 1 of 2

dint

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dint
Noun
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
Verb
Al Hilal Qualifiers by dint of winning the Asian Champions League in 2021, Al Hilal have somehow struggled on without their star signing Neymar this season, who arrived for €90million (£75.9m; $102.8m) and on a salary of €150m, but only played three competitive games for them due to injury. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 June 2025 The race was dominated by pole-sitter Norris, although Verstappen took the lead for much of the last third of the race, and only by dint of not having made his second pit stop. ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dint
Noun
  • Foreign exchange variations continued to have a negative impact, leaving a 113 million Swiss franc dent in the semester.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
  • To Process Surge Of Student Loan Repayment Requests The Department of Education latest status report on IDR application processing shows that administration officials and student loan servicers have made only a little dent in the backlog.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • La Cañada resident Trent Sanders, who frequently dings California’s liberal politicos in emails to me and my colleagues, thinks Trump is generally on the right track three months into his term, but with a few caveats.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Each application requires the card issuer or lender to pull your credit report, which results in a hard inquiry on your report and dings your credit score a few points.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
  • And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • An article in The Wall Street Journal suggests that the computer science degree, once viewed as a golden ticket, is now tarnished a bit by the more than 100,000 tech layoffs in the past six months.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
  • Sharapova returned to tennis in 2016, her reputation slightly tarnished but her celebrity still in tact.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Conversation pits were hugely popular in the ’70s and are also winning over modern buyers with their retro charm.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
  • When cleaning your fire pit or fireplace with a shop vacuum, first start by removing larger debris manually.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • Cops are looking for a man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx, authorities said Wednesday.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
  • Prominent conservatives are sounding political alarms for President Donald Trump, accusing the Justice Department of botching a review and release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • For small businesses, the new version of the program provides incredible benefits to investors and SMEs in rural areas and blighted urban districts.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Though Disneyland was well maintained and marketed as relentlessly happy, conditions in some neighborhoods close to the park were blighted.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 13 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dint. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!