blanking

present participle of blank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanking
Verb
  • Employers are not ignoring these problems.
    Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Today, the organization is notorious for ignoring infrastructure maintenance in favor of massive building projects.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Additionally, neglecting to remove leaves under your hydrangeas opens up the possibility of fungi and insect infestations.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • The 67-year-old owner of a Cherry Creek bridal shop was ordered last week to spend a year in federal prison for neglecting to pay employment taxes for 10 years.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 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
  • On Wednesday, there is a significant chance of more thunderstorms likely to redevelop along a cold front passing over far eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, officials said.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • 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
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 26 Jun. 2026.

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