boning

Definition of boningnext
present participle of bone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boning
Verb
  • The Ideal Cleaning Order There are some cleaning tasks that don't have a specific order to follow.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For midsize brands like Jil Sander or Marni, the clothes are the thing, and both of those brands’ designers – Simone Bellotti and Meryll Rogge, respectively – are interested in dressing an actual client, with little regard for dazzling social media or trickle-down accessories.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The park also pointed out a Junior Ranger booklet's mention of female pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries dressing like men to hide among ship crews.
    Karin Brulliard, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Films that accompanied the curriculum also showed the Netsilik disemboweling a seal and carving up a caribou.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • ContextIA is capable of answering specific queries with direct quotes and page references; extracting particular data such as phone numbers, license plates and coordinates; and, as its name suggests, cross-referencing cases in the context of different databases.
    Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.
    Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The required length of training in active job postings, press releases and media reports has fluctuated, drawing criticism from lawmakers and the public about a lack of transparency.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Enjoy food, drinks, networking and drawing prizes.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Boning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boning. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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