awing

present participle of awe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awing
shaking
Verb
  • In a new video with Insightec, the Oscar-winning screenwriter, 76, opened up about struggling for years with essential tremor, which left him unable to do simple tasks without shaking, such as holding a cup or writing by hand.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Steam the clams until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the clams, shaking the pan once or twice.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Awing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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