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
Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Farther south, snow fell in parts of Alabama and Georgia, dusting roads and neighborhoods unaccustomed to winter weather.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Legislators have privately joked about keeping prospective bill ideas in their desks, waiting for Polis’ successor to enter office before dusting them off.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
For less intensive tasks like dusting or cleaning crumbs off the counter, consider avoiding strong disinfectants like bleach, hydrogen peroxide and a category of chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds that can often be found in disinfectants, hair products and fabric softeners.
—Katelyn Richard, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Farther south, snow fell in parts of Alabama and Georgia, dusting roads and neighborhoods unaccustomed to winter weather.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Legislators have privately joked about keeping prospective bill ideas in their desks, waiting for Polis’ successor to enter office before dusting them off.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
For less intensive tasks like dusting or cleaning crumbs off the counter, consider avoiding strong disinfectants like bleach, hydrogen peroxide and a category of chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds that can often be found in disinfectants, hair products and fabric softeners.
—Katelyn Richard, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusting
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By whipping or rapidly spinning fresh citrus juice, bartenders introduce air into the liquid, creating a thicker texture without adding additional ingredients.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Drake Powell provided one of the early highlights with five quick points off the bench, first burying a smooth step-back 3-pointer from the right wing, then following it with a crafty drive and physical finish moments later.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Clearing rubble and burying the dead Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul to protest the strikes.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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For Lucy, that meant realizing that her dad had lied about his true intentions and his role in bombing Shady Sands.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is a program where UCLA assistant coach Rod Palmer once had teams competing against the best when alumnus Arron Affalo was bombing in threes and delivering dunks before going on to UCLA and the NBA.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rather than trimming the beans individually, do it in batches.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Often the hedge is full enough with healthy limbs to grow shoots that fill voids left from trimming.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to fabric care expert Alicia Sokolowski, ironing is ideal for creating crisp creases, flattening heavy wrinkles, and shaping structured garments like dress shirts, cotton, linen, or denim.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the film’s indifference to questions of authenticity ends flattening one of the story’s most uncomfortable and essential truths.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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For me, Gregg’s incredible voice resonates not just in his music but in his humanity, in overcoming the murder of his father, the early death of his brother Duane, and his personal demons.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The first step to overcoming a fear of abandonment can look like opening up to your partner about your concerns.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead of throwing the baby toys on the couch, toss them in the basket.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Americans are divided nationally, with chains like Wendy’s and Sonic topping five states each, but Texas stood firmly behind its homegrown orange-and-white institution.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Stick to this basic recipe from Atlanta chef Todd Ginsberg to start and offer guests fun topping options—sour cream and applesauce included, of course.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Dusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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