dents 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dentsnext
plural of dent
1
as in holes
a sunken area forming a separate space there was a big dent in the car's hood where something had hit it

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2
as in reductions
the amount by which something is lessened a little belt-tightening would at least make a small dent in our credit-card debt

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dents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dent
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

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  1. reductions
  2. reduces
  3. cavities
Noun
  • Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And even small reductions could be beneficial for pedestrian safety.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reductions
Verb
  • This precision reduces wasted ad spend and increases conversion likelihood, making advertising efforts more efficient and cost-effective.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company's smart building systems optimize energy consumption across all properties, while heat pump technology reduces reliance on traditional energy sources.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduces
Noun
  • Instruments with multiple cavities could result in more exciting results.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The mineral that is proven to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities has been added to drinking water since 1945, with data from the National Library of Medicine showing adding fluoride to water lowers the amount of tooth decay in kids by 35%.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune Well, 4 Dec. 2024
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