dints 1 of 2

noun

plural of dint
as in dents
a sunken area forming a separate space left a small dint in the car's fender

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dints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dint
as in dings

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  1. dents
  2. holes
Noun
  • The engineers wrote their names using Sharpies on the places where robotic arms made dents in the vehicles.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Peel-and-stick tiles do not fare well in high-traffic or moisture-prone areas, and are prone to dents, scratches, discoloration, peeling, and shifting if the adhesive is damaged.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • But Colasante kept targeting him, and eventually the short passing game opened up some big holes for junior running back Jayke Collins, who rushed 20 times for 198 yards, including touchdown runs of 55 yards and 20 yards.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The common octopus is a generalist predator in coastal waters, particularly around rocky shores, where there are many holes to squeeze through, Kuba said.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Dints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dints. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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