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Recent Examples of dent
Noun
As Niu was wheeled off the hardwood, the second half of the game was delayed as arena staff had to repair a dent in the court. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025 Their efforts put a dent in the trash from all over the city that lies within the river's watershed and ends up in Lady Bird Lake after every major rainstorm. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
The single was a Top 5 smash in the UK and dented the Top 40 stateside, and the album of the same name sold respectfully. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 June 2025 Overall revenue likely came in light due to some combination of the choppy local media environment and multiple small-market teams among the last ones standing in the playoffs, which dented postseason gate receipts. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dent
Noun
  • And the man with a gruesome hole in his body as a result of necrosis.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 24 July 2025
  • Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • This reform would help the legal system better focus on serious crimes while reducing unnecessary prosecutions, which should lead to lower prison numbers and a decrease in repeat offenses.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • That’s a decrease from last year, when local beer makers earned 38 accolades.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
  • Studies have shown that matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
    Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • Conversation pits were hugely popular in the ’70s and are also winning over modern buyers with their retro charm.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
  • When cleaning your fire pit or fireplace with a shop vacuum, first start by removing larger debris manually.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.
    KC Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
  • In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Barred owls are quite territorial and are generally considered cavity nesters.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • This partially or fully severs the turtle’s head before the crab feeds from the cavity.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2025
  • The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 25 July 2025

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“Dent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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