awing

present participle of awe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awing
shaking
Verb
  • While shaking hands and chatting with members of the public, one person shouted questions regarding Prince Andrew as the monarch came near.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Though slower, S waves and surface waves cause the most damage due to their intense ground-shaking motion.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Awing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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