PITTING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

pitting

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Definition of pitting

present participle of pit

as in denting

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The Fed’s problem is that its best tool for fighting inflation doesn’t seem to be denting the demand for AI inputs.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The fall was mainly due to worries over artificial intelligence financing and intensifying competition denting sentiment.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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