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as in to dent
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Recent Examples of ding
Splitting carries with Kareem Hunt dings Pacheco’s fantasy value.
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Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
The timer also dings loudly, which some users may find irritating.
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Caroline Thomason,
Health,
9 Mar. 2023
Teams may ding Miller for being a 20-year-old freshman, but the Alabama guard's skill as an offensive talent is undeniable.
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Michael Shapiro,
Chron,
19 Jan. 2023
These aren’t quite as simple to load as laying your skis down on a roof rack, but ding your gas mileage less than any other option here.
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Ryan Wichelns,
Popular Mechanics,
28 Dec. 2022
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Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
The timer also dings loudly, which some users may find irritating.
—
Caroline Thomason,
Health,
9 Mar. 2023
Teams may ding Miller for being a 20-year-old freshman, but the Alabama guard's skill as an offensive talent is undeniable.
—
Michael Shapiro,
Chron,
19 Jan. 2023
These aren’t quite as simple to load as laying your skis down on a roof rack, but ding your gas mileage less than any other option here.
—
Ryan Wichelns,
Popular Mechanics,
28 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ding
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Operators were able to ping her cell phone, prompting a search in the area by the Sheriff’s Office, along with Fire and Rescue personnel, swiftwater rescue assets, a TXDPS Air Unit, and drones.
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Credit should ping from player to player as quickly as the ball does.
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But at the same time, neither of those factors appeared to dent Americans’ spending, which remained strong over the past year.
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The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.
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Prices at the auction were gong up and up.
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Wrap silver items in felt or tarnish-resistant fabric before placing them in the container.
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The opposition vastly outspent the proponents, but analysts also attributed the loss to the lack of voter trust in city government, where years of fiscal struggles and bad real estate transactions have tarnished City Hall’s image.
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Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
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The bell tinkled, but this time the shelves were empty.
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Meanwhile, two- to four-unit rental buildings that made up the preponderance of affordable housing for families in these areas have been lost to blight and disinvestment.
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The euphoria of scoring three goals in each half was somewhat blighted by the horrific injury to Koné.
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Hathaway’s Catwoman is one of her best takes on feminine rage, juggling a sense of righteousness and nihilism that might clang unconvincingly in the hands of a different performer.
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Don’t let your knives clang around in storage.
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.
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The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
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“Ding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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