dinged

Definition of dingednext
past tense of ding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinged
Verb
  • Authorities said Casey’s phone was pinged and later showed a remote spot between Thunder mountain trail and Nugget Creek trail, which prompted rescue teams to respond to the area of the ping.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Norwegians’ respect for their royal family has been dented by new details about Epstein’s friendship with Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is married to the heir to the throne, Prince Haakon.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The front of the plane appeared dented in footage, and a propeller blade was twisted.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Ritz-Carlton is the only hotel in its class that’s plunked itself down in an actual neighborhood instead of a dedicated business district.
    Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
  • That took him to 14, but Khawaja was out three runs later, missing a full toss from Carse that plonked into his back foot.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then apply the paste directly to tarnished silver or stainless steel using a soft cloth.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The 72-year-old Labour politician is a contentious figure whose career has been tarnished with scandals over money or ethics.
    Jill Lawless, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has clashed in particular Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians in the world, who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
    Seth Jacobson, The Providence Journal, 8 Feb. 2026
  • For years, efforts to protect the preserve have clashed with those who want to freely experience Del Mar Mesa and its trails.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Netflix and Amazon jingled all the way to some big audiences on Christmas Day, thanks to the NFL.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
  • They were dressed like elves in little green outfits with bells on their hats that jingled and drove our dog, Cujo, nuts.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Our buckteeth clinked painfully.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Glasses clinked; and at the center of it all was her very first ESSENCE cover, in October 2017.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The only recourse those unregulated bookmakers had when their Spidey-senses tingled was to simply stop taking bets on the suspicious game.
    David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Dinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinged. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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