pitting

Definition of pittingnext
present participle of pit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitting
denting
Verb
  • The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The data has grown more important in recent weeks, as the prospect of higher inflation possibly denting the interest rate outlook is considered a major risk for equities.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Pitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitting. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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