corking 1 of 3

corking

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adverb

corking

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verb

present participle of cork

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corking
Adjective
  • Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
  • Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Adverb
  • This is typically where everyone’s hindsight becomes so damned good.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Comment Wow, what a terrific series finale to Luthen, the acclaimed Disney+ show about the rebel who challenged an Empire, and also all of the other rebels, mostly by lecturing them incessantly.
    Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025
  • Already an Olympic bronze medalist thanks to her play for Team USA's 3 vs. 3 squad at the 2024 Paris games, Van Lith concluded a terrific NCAA career with a final season starring in the Big 12 for Texas Christian University.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Adverb
  • Well, yes, the casting process was very long, obviously.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025
  • Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Adverb
  • No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • The robot also managed to get up from a face-up position, even with a bag obstructing its view.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Stay High and Dry To avoid obstructing impressive scenery, a hog-wire railing framed in wood wraps this deck, which is set high above the water.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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“Corking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corking. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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