danging

verb

present participle of dang
as in darning

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  1. darning
  2. dashing
  3. hexing
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  • By Jennifer Barger Special to The Washington Post One dusty family photo album in my attic holds black-and-white snapshots of my mother and grandmother darning their socks in the early 1950s.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of darning
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  • Equipped with a handy strap for crossbody wear, the viral hit can hold a 10-inch tablet, has zipper closure, and will appear dashing alongside your trench coat lineup.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Resident Evil’s finale makes a meal out of dashing your hopes for a happy ending or a direct follow-up.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dashing
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  • Hoodoo was not only considered a means of assisting people; it has also been associated with hexing or cursing and, in the 18th and 19th centuries, with poisoning.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hexing
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“Danging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/danging. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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