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 dings and dents this season had Schwarber, 33, rethinking that last month.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Look Look for a firm watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of dents
Noun
  • Slowly pour mixture evenly over Cake; smooth into an even layer, pressing pudding into holes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Michael Brennan surged up the leaderboard after starting 2 over through four holes with eight straight birdies — one shy of the PGA Tour record.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
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“Dints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dints. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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