birdliming

verb

present participle of birdlime
as in capturing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdliming
  1. capturing
  2. trapping
  3. collaring
  4. entrapping
  5. catching up
  6. meshing
Verb
  • In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The campaign officially kicks off on August 7, 2026 (also International Beer Day), anchored by a powerful cinematic film capturing beer’s timeless place in major milestones and daily celebrations alike.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of capturing
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  • Authorities kept the affluent, forested Cap Ferret peninsula mostly empty because a nearby hot spot could flare again, threatening its limited road access and trapping residents and tourists.
    — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Heat domes act like a lid on a pot, trapping and enhancing hot air beneath them.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of trapping
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  • 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
Definition of collaring
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  • Democrats called the hearing a politically motivated attempt at entrapping Fauci and praised the scientist for his work during the pandemic.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of entrapping
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  • The data appear to show Miller’s troubles catching up to him.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
  • What has changed is that the rest of the American market is finally catching up.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of catching up
Verb
  • The hope is to spend the next few weeks of the offseason camp meshing those skills and personalities.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of meshing
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