Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinting
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Dallas’ defense has been bad on third downs, washing out a resurgent Dak Prescott season (second in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Dec. 2025 -
But his tendency to swing and miss puts him at risk of washing out.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another round of tariffs, coupled with European retaliation, could reignite fears of a US slowdown, while denting Europe’s GDP, Goldman Sachs analysts said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cigna last fall unveiled a new system for many of its commercial health plans, denting its shares.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Regular use can help delay tarnishing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Watson stirred controversy late in life, tarnishing his reputation as a scientist in a series of racist remarks.—
Christina Zdanowicz,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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As punishment for botching a murder case, Eldrick Cole is transferred to a police station in a remote Arctic town.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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How improbable was Romeo Doubs botching an onside kick?—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Dinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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