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dent

[dent] / dɛnt /
NOUN
depression, scrape, chip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incision indentation
STRONG
cavity crater crenel cut dimple dint dip embrasure furrow hollow impression nick notch pit scallop score scratch sink trough
WEAK
con-cavity
Antonyms
STRONG
increase
WEAK
bulge
VERB
chip, scrape, depress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nick
STRONG
dig dimple dint furrow gouge hollow imprint indent mark notch perforate pit ridge scratch
WEAK
make concave press in push in
Antonyms
STRONG
fill flush
WEAK
bulge

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A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 rose on Monday, though Goldman Sachs took a dent out of the Dow.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The clips are garish and not subtle at all - but that hasn't put a dent in how vigorously people are sharing and commenting on them.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In an effort to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage, California is considering something unprecedented: getting into the construction insurance business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There was also a slight dent in the unemployment rate, from 4.4 percent to 4.3 percent.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Each one had put a little dent in my soul and also in our marriage.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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