COMBING (OUT) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

combing (out)

verb

Definition of combing (out)

present participle of comb (out)

as in weeding (out)

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staving off

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The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Of course, creating a culture of openness and respectful debate requires more than staving off government interference.

— Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

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