birdliming

present participle of birdlime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdliming
Verb
  • The first, Fluid Lensing, is a custom algorithm that removes wave distortion in real time, capturing crystal-clear, high-resolution images of the seafloor.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Underground, buried fiber-optic cables can sense movement, capturing data that are also then analyzed by AI.
    Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • While the 23-year-old was working in the trench, the trench collapsed, trapping him for a short while.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Ventless hoods don't have ductwork and include a charcoal filter for trapping smoke and odors so that air can be recirculated.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • At least one wolf died during a collaring operation, according to previous Bee reporting.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • The collaring project aims to give insight into pup survival, and causes and rates of mortality.
    Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Another one of the Tates’ lawyers filed a claim on Fisher’s behalf, accusing Hadley of entrapping him.
    Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • This might not be a circumstance where the AI would shine in aiding the mental health of the user (or, on the other side of the coin, deluding them and entrapping them).
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • That raised fears that AI processing supply may be catching up to demand.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 July 2026
  • The depletion of the systems the GDP depends on is catching up with us and already eroding value.
    Tenzin Seldon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The team is developing a more competitive package, the big and small details are coming together, and the people are meshing.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • Adelman seems more like a passionless technician who can’t or won’t work on meshing the team’s personalities.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
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“Birdliming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdliming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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