as in dents
a sunken area forming a separate space
left a small dint in the car's fender
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Noun
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Watch for dents, broken springs, or light coming through, as these can strain parts and lead to bigger issues.
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That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
Noun
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
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“Dints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dints. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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