blanking

present participle of blank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanking
Verb
  • So the notion of Moreau ignoring his family’s wishes and flying to Los Angeles to see his Devils isn’t novel.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
  • The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.
    Mary Ella Hastings June 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The city of Aledo is considering ordinances targeting e-bikes and golf carts following numerous complaints from residents that riders are ignoring traffic rules, running stop signs and disregarding pedestrians on sidewalks.
    Mary Ella Hastings June 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
  • Healey, a former two-term attorney general, is completely disregarding public safety by her reckless rhetoric and actions – all to win another election.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The most common problems are neglecting to sign the envelope or voting for more than one person in a race.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • On Tuesday, while the spotlight unfortunately found outfielder Jo Adell when a home run bounced off his head, the Angels attracted little attention for the fundamental mistakes of neglecting to cover third base on one play and second base on another.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Ohtani returned to the lineup for the Dodgers’ 7-1 win against the White Sox, after exiting the game Thursday at Pittsburgh and missing Friday‘s game because of inflammation in his left knee.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Police responded to the theft on Friday night, and while footwear was among the items stolen, none of the missing equipment was considered essential for the team to play.
    Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • At about the same time, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for south-central Clay County and northwestern Jackson County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was passing over the metro.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
  • Jupiter's moons are in a chain of orbital resonances that could only have formed by the moons tugging gently on each other in passing over a long period of time, and crater records also suggest that Jupiter's moons are very, very old.
    Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
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“Blanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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