dints 1 of 2

noun

plural of dint
as in dents
a sunken area forming a separate space left a small dint in the car's fender

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dints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dint
as in dings

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  1. dents
  2. holes
Noun
  • When shopping for apples, choose fruits that are firm and free from bruises and dents.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rust on two tomatillo sauce cans and rust with dents on five creamy mushroom sauce cans drew Stop Sales on all seven cans.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dents
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  • Adrian Meronk of Poland, one of 22 players from LIV Golf in the field, birdied his opening four holes at Kingsbarns and had an eagle late in his round of 63.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Dints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dints. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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