dent
noun
a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.
dents
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present tense formof dent (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The iconic desert cruiser turns out to be just a chunk of rubber and metal with believable scratches and dents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Hail the size of golf balls left holes in conservatory roofs and dents in cars after a storm described as "like something out of a movie".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Although those are only small dents in the huge gains the two companies have racked up in recent months, they are signs of some nervousness around AI hardware plays.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
If the car has significant interior damage or noticeable dents and scratches, Consumer Reports notes, expect to pay extra.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026
The pot had many dents and nicks, and the more dents and nicks it acquired the more Mama liked it.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
