blanking

present participle of blank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanking
Verb
  • Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • Unfortunately, sometimes the brain is too efficient, leading us to cling to false information and unproductive habits while ignoring information that could clearly benefit us.
    Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • But the market might be disregarding risks and moving on more enthusiasm than reality, analysts noted.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 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
  • Dolin notes that many caregivers begin neglecting their own health, relationships and self-care routines.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
  • Chelsea was arrested three times between September and November 2024 in Wisconsin, beginning with a September 2024 arrest on multiple felony charges, including neglecting a child and possession of methamphetamine.
    Anna Myers, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • His one big lament was missing a 4-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
    Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • Mexican authorities released missing person flyers for the couple, who lived in Chicago and Oak Park for decades, and moved to Mexico last fall.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.
    Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • Eilmer managed to glide a good 600 feet, passing over the city wall before crash-landing in a small valley near the river Avon.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Argentina won the last World Cup after losing its opener to lowly Saudi Arabia, Portugal won Euro 2016 after sneaking into the knockouts following three draws in the group stage and Spain won the 2010 World Cup after losing its opening match to Switzerland.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • But residents who live near hyperscale centers have expressed outrage over a range of issues, including health impacts, spiking utility bills, constant noise, dropping water pressure and concerns about potentially losing their land through eminent domain.
    Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
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“Blanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanking. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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