pitting

Definition of pittingnext
present participle of pit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitting
denting
Verb
  • Nevertheless, traders’ appetite for bitcoin has largely dwindled, denting its price.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Another round of tariffs, coupled with European retaliation, could reignite fears of a US slowdown, while denting Europe’s GDP, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Pitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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