burrowing (into)

present participle of burrow (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burrowing (into)
Verb
  • Other mining jobs include continuous mining machine operators, excavating/loading machine and dragline operators, and construction equipment operators.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Currently, the crew is still working on excavating down to the pipe to find the exact break, the company stated.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Furthermore, the low abundance of water vapor in the coma of 3I/ATLAS could indicate that there is something within the comet that is inhibiting heat from penetrating the icy core of the comet.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Such an aircraft would be designed for penetrating surveillance, long-range communications, and intelligence gathering, and would be less likely to be detected.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Minadeo jumped on Buck's back and put him in a choke hold while gouging at his eyes, according to the lawsuit.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Critics say the city is gouging ordinary residents and tourists to help balance its budget.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The tractor-trailer, carrying beverages, rode along the median barrier, splitting open from the side and spilling bottles across the roadway, the fire department posted on Facebook.
    Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • At last, Wednesday season 2 part 2 has arrived after Netflix’s annoying month-long break, splitting the season into two halves of four.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Such reviews have led to companies clearing the deck for new CEOs by slashing top and bottom line expectations, leaving stocks vulnerable to steep corrections.
    Chloe Taylor,Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Picking or cutting flowers or removing plants, shrubs or trees from anywhere on-site is not allowed.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The airline plans to continue operations while restructuring, including reducing its presence in certain markets and cutting its fleet.
    Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In his first public comments since rupturing his Achilles in May, Jayson Tatum shared a positive update on his arduous rehab process.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The Context Willett said a driver was turning onto a road, strayed from it and crashed into the building, rupturing a natural gas line—and left the scene in the vehicle before being found afterward.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Burrowing (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burrowing%20%28into%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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