Definitions

dime

[dahym] / daɪm /

VERB

betray

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reveal

STRONG

disclose evince inform manifest show sing snitch spill squeal stool tattle tell uncover unmask

WEAK

blurt out fink on give away lay bare let slip make known rat on tell on turn in

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal cover hide withhold

WEAK

be faithful be loyal be quiet defend keep secret protect support

Example Sentences

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Electrospray thrusters are tiny rocket engines, roughly the size of a dime.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But the federal scholarship program won’t cost states a dime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Though many corporations are seeking refunds for the tariffs, consumers are unlikely to see a dime of it.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

We should probably clarify that the dime saved is theirs, not yours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"Spare me the nickel and dime therapy, thank you."

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez