awing

Definition of awingnext
present participle of awe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for awing
Verb
  • In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Truly appalling friend counsel here from Mindy.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • After shaking off the flu, Arenas didn’t make his first bucket until almost midway through the second half.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Cameras showed audience members nodding along, shaking their shoulders and otherwise getting into the music.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Awing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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