decollating

present participle of decollate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decollating
Verb
  • Israel, already emerging from a year of history-bending military operations—crippling Hamas in Gaza, decapitating Hezbollah's command structure, and setting back Iran's nuclear program—now stands at the threshold of something larger.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Winnecke is accused of killing and decapitating his father.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Cobos-Martinez is accused of beheading Nagamallaiah during a machete attack in Dallas.
    Kate Plummer Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The suspect is accused of attacking and ultimately beheading another man in a violent incident at an area motel Wednesday.
    Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Compost, mulch, and microbial balance are as much a part of the firm’s services as pruning roses or planting containers.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Save more serious, heavier pruning for shaping and stimulating new growth for late winter or spring.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Russian air defense systems destroyed one drone heading for Moscow, the city’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday, according to Reuters.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The Warriors are still thin in the backcourt heading into Friday’s game with De’Anthony Melton (knee) and Moses Moody (calf) still sidelined.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to Simpson, the staff first chose this timeline, rather than cutting service entirely or shortening the season more, due to feedback from residents and members of the city's Senior Commission.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Once opened, air exposure and cross-contamination from utensils can introduce moisture and bacteria, shortening their shelf life.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Adams’ Exit Narrows the Field After Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race, much of his support appeared to transfer to Cuomo, trimming Mamdani’s lead.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • After trimming a 17-point third quarter deficit to 12 to start the fourth quarter, Kerr sent the starters back out to begin the fourth quarter.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Decollating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decollating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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