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 energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies.
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Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Friday’s figures represent a sharp drop from the 130,000 jobs added in January, denting hopes that the labor market was stabilizing.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, traders’ appetite for bitcoin has largely dwindled, denting its price.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Higher energy costs push inflation higher, straining household budgets and denting the consumer spending that is a main driver of many big economies.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Friday’s figures represent a sharp drop from the 130,000 jobs added in January, denting hopes that the labor market was stabilizing.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, traders’ appetite for bitcoin has largely dwindled, denting its price.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
His promise to deliver another standout season comes amid a dampened economy and ongoing geopolitical turmoil, which are denting the performance of fashion and luxury.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro offers impressive noise cancellation without denting the old bank account.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
For Windows users, nothing has come close to unseating Chrome’s de facto default status in the Windows ecosystem or even denting its market share.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By heating steel and then rapidly cooling it in room temperature oil or water, the molecules inside the metal realign into a harder version of the same material—that’s what keeps a knife’s edge sharp and prevents it from denting or rolling over from use.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denting
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One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Denting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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