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
Experts overwhelmingly recommend dusting before vacuuming.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
First, use the lightest shade as a primer, dusting it over the entire lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Before putting a bow on the postgame celebrations of Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout of Navy, the defensive end and cornerback went head-first toward the student section before dusting themselves off for the Alma Mater.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Flying Fox, which was inspired by crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox, will represent a Kentucky farmland setting, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
First, use the lightest shade as a primer, dusting it over the entire lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Before putting a bow on the postgame celebrations of Notre Dame’s 49-10 blowout of Navy, the defensive end and cornerback went head-first toward the student section before dusting themselves off for the Alma Mater.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Flying Fox, which was inspired by crop-dusting pilot Jeb Fox, will represent a Kentucky farmland setting, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dusting
Verb
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The cold weather shouldn’t be a huge factor unless the wind starts whipping.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The wind was whipping throughout Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, that day, which had a massive impact on the kicking game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Junior midfielder Summer Diamond scored first for the Aggies (10-6-6), burying a goal in the bottom right corner off her left foot in the 49th minute.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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After burying Helen, Carol arranges a meeting with the remaining unjoined survivors who speak English and is astonished to find that all five of them are content with how things have changed.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Piper Sandler’s Laperriere said Trump used such types of force infrequently during his first term and held off on bombing Iran.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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Just hours before the US began bombing Iraq in 2003, Husain and his family stole around $1 billion in what has been described as the largest bank heist of all time.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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Trailing most of the game, Dallas couldn't get a fourth-quarter stop after trimming the deficit to three points with 10 minutes remaining.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s in part by trimming the approval process.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These hues reflect light without flattening a space, and pair well with both light and dark cabinetry.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is no sign of an asteroid heading to earth anything like the one that exploded over Siberia on June 30, 1908, flattening 500,00 acres.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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DiMarco’s participation became a highlight of the event, with the student asking thoughtful questions about overcoming imposter syndrome and handling rejection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that religion, like music, can carry the sound of struggle – but also the hope of one day overcoming the injustices and inequalities of everyday life.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consider boosting your fiber further by topping your oats with additional high-fiber options, such as your favorite high-fiber fruit.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, topping the list of nominees is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with nine nods, closely followed by Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with six.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dusting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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