Thesaurus results for DUSTING

dusting

verb

Definition of dusting next

present participle of dust

as in whipping

to defeat by a large margin the inexperienced sprinter somehow dusted the field of veterans

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Recent Examples of dusting Begin by dusting the furniture, and then apply a small amount of coconut oil with a clean, dry cloth using a circular motion. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026 Accessories Handheld vacuums may come with various accessories that can add to their functionality, most commonly crevice tools and dusting brushes. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 There was something about the footprints disappearing in the powder dusting the sidewalks, the heaps of dirty snow that the kids tried to conquer like Everest, and dogs nearly my size scratching their backs on a tiny patch of ice that resonated with me. —

Leslie Hsu Oh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026 Next, tackle dust buildup on furniture, nightstands and baseboards using a microfiber cloth or a dusting tool. —

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The high waist bunched a little when seated, but it was hardly cause for breaking focus when attempting an inversion (the whipping wind, however, was another story).

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Another blow is expected Friday and Saturday, again starting in the northern part of the state before whipping the Los Angeles area.

— Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2026