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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Healthy digestion and a healthy gut play a role in staving off inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

— Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2026
They are banged up, which makes clinching the division and staving off the Atlanta Braves for a first-round bye paramount over the season’s final 12 games.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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