DENTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

denting

verb

present participle of dent

as in reducing

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

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Recent Examples of denting But perhaps the biggest test for Moore will be navigating the management of this year's elections without denting the bipartisan tone that typically defines the NGA. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Running for five seasons into September 1977, the hourlong drama with comic elements never was a ratings hit, only denting the year-end primetime Top 30 once in the three-network universe. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026 Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 While some of these headwinds are likely to ease if the conflict in the Middle East comes to an end, some long-term concerns are also denting investor confidence in India's consumption story. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026 Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday shortly after it was announced, denting hopes for peace in the region. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 June 2026 Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front. — Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

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Rising adoption of rooftop and distributed solar systems in South Africa is reducing national grid demand, squeezing utilities’ revenues and prompting interest in diversification.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
The goal is of course, to get more long-term LA Metro riders, but also by reducing cars on the road, traffic flow improves and vehicle emissions drop, said LA Metro.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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Blue bands ranging from 90% to 25% show decreasing solar coverage across Europe, northern Africa, Canada and parts of the United States.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the decline in China’s agricultural labor force, driven by the migration of farmers to urban and industrial centers, is also decreasing productivity.

— Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

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