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
Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
That also explains why the wall-denting video is such a strong showcase.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
The stock slumped as much as 10% in intraday trading Thursday after Arm reported weak quarterly royalty revenue, denting a rally that more than doubled the shares through Wednesday.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
This 1-inch diameter is the size at which hail can start to cause damage, like denting cars, siding or cracking windshields, especially if strong winds increase the force of its impact.
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Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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
The stock slumped as much as 10% in intraday trading Thursday after Arm reported weak quarterly royalty revenue, denting a rally that more than doubled the shares through Wednesday.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
This 1-inch diameter is the size at which hail can start to cause damage, like denting cars, siding or cracking windshields, especially if strong winds increase the force of its impact.
—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denting
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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Most of these early mandate states were centered around the Northeast, where viral spread started decreasing as a result of normal season patterns.
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Across the United States, cities are decreasing the number of available psychiatric beds just as demand is surging.
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“Denting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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