combing (out)

present participle of comb (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for combing (out)
staving off
Verb
  • The two must figure out how to cultivate their blossoming relationship while staving off the suspicions of a jealous colleague.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The language used by American fans towards European players at Bethpage Black became a flashpoint during last weekend’s tournament, which Europe won 15-13 after staving off a dramatic US fightback on Sunday.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Combing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combing%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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