calving

Definition of calvingnext
present participle of calve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for calving
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Literally toxic lesbians — kidding.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Just kidding - but honestly not sold on him being the best player on a championship caliber team.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Calving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calving. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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