pitting

Definition of pittingnext
present participle of pit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitting
denting
Verb
  • Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
  • The stock slumped as much as 10% in intraday trading Thursday after Arm reported weak quarterly royalty revenue, denting a rally that more than doubled the shares through Wednesday.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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“Pitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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