blanking

Definition of blankingnext
present participle of blank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanking
Verb
  • Some designers find success ignoring social media altogether.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • But there was no ignoring the visuals that made their way out.
    Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a March 4 statement, NAACP Director of Environmental and Climate Justice Abré Connor criticized the Ratepayer Protection Pledge for disregarding environmental and climate concerns.
    Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • On Monday, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said at the TD Cowen healthcare conference that Prasad has been disregarding the advice of the FDA’s scientists.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Section 3 and 4 deal with people convicted of abusing, endangering, or neglecting children sharing a primary residence with a child, unless such person is the parent of the child.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
  • But experts agree, caring for others shouldn’t mean neglecting self-care.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Cecil County Sheriff's Office is searching for the person responsible for speeding by a school bus on the right-hand side, narrowly missing two children who were getting on.
    Ashley Paul, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The youthful sounds of laughter and enthusiastic conversation were missing.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Alarmists will often focus on the negative while passing over potential positive outcomes.
    Jeff Mayhugh, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Remember the Wolverines started the Southern Section Open Division playoffs last month as an afterthought after losing three of the last four regular-season games.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Blanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanking. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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