coining

Definition of coiningnext
present participle of coin

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • While both Iowa and Indiana claim bragging rights for inventing the sandwich, the exact origin remains as delightfully fuzzy as a diner countertop debate.
    Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.
    Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That means the public officials designing the dredging project have a stark choice to make, scientists say.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
  • After designing Bessette-Kennedy’s dress, Rodriguez launched his own label and a fragrance line, and has continued to create designs that are woven into the fabric of American history — Michelle Obama wore his dress on election night in 2008.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.
    Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
  • From linework authoring and animation to novel brushing and stamping methods, this toolset facilitates the wide range of unique art styles and painterly effects seen across DreamWorks Animation films while providing artistic control at every stage of production.
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Last week, the council voted 9–6 to direct the city manager to study moving its emergency operations, dispatch and service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the aging building, staying there and relocating.
    Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • While Green gave him instant advice, Kerr was devising ways to get Porzingis involved.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • If fashioning a topiary from scratch, use a template to indicate where cuts will be needed and, starting from the top, trim gradually and in small amounts.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This could be insect eggs hatching, moths emerging from their hiding spots in the leaves, or bees leaving their hive or nest in search of food.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Those tuning in can watch Athena incubate early in the morning and, after hatching, feed her owlets.
    Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Gandhi said forming an advisory committee would not necessarily prevent school closures.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As Gyllenhaal begins concocting her third directorial feature, could Curtis be part of the picture?
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Coining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coining. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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