as in dents
a sunken area forming a separate space
left a small dint in the car's fender
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Noun
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From there, observe any dents, soft spots or cracks.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
25 May 2026 -
Hail damage can be subtle — granule loss and small dents that shorten a roof’s life without obvious leaks.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Arsia Mons volcano is of particular interest to NASA because the agency spotted holes in the shield where the volcanic ceiling had collapsed, leaving skylights behind and revealing a vast tunnel network within.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Broken glass and bullet holes can be seen on Sunday at the White House History Shop.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Dints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dints. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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