dinted

Definition of dintednext
past tense of dint

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinted
Verb
  • Lyon's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were further dented after a 0-0 draw at Angers, extending its winless run in all competitions to nine matches.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Boldy scored in a four-goal second period as Minnesota dented Detroit’s tenuous chances for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bling is back, but the war in the Persian Gulf has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in bling.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The Factbook also likely served as a boost to the CIA's public image and put distance between it and other intelligence agencies tarnished by congressional investigations.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Dinted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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