excising

Definition of excisingnext
present participle of excise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excising
Verb
  • The loose sand was taxing and forced us off our bikes several times, slowing our momentum.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
  • One of Mamdani's biggest campaign promises was taxing billionaires more.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • This is done by cutting back the growing tip of the trunk (called the central leader) during the first winter after planting and selectively removing side branches.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The neighborhood/area The boho-chic Oltrarno neighborhood is an eclectic mix of imposing palazzi, elegant antique shops, quirky boutiques and a plethora of cafés, bars, and restaurants.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Government interference in the market — using taxpayer money to build affordable housing, subsidizing mortgages, imposing zoning restrictions — creates another set of disincentives.
    Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • That pressure toward affordable innovation, extracting maximum value from a single ingredient across multiple form factors, is exactly what the global wellness market is demanding right now.
    Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Researchers have long viewed those materials as promising for advanced quantum devices, but extracting the entanglement remained a challenge.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The focus should be on solving the underlying issue, not penalizing the people doing the work.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Assuming otherwise undermines patient safety while penalizing the professionals who care for the most vulnerable patients.
    Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Carlos Alcaraz isn’t in the tournament after withdrawing because of a wrist injury.
    Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • Depending on the circumstances, you may be restricted from withdrawing funds, making purchases with your debit card, transferring money or paying bills.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Shah’s closest ally (and the person most willing to call Shah on his lies to himself and others) is his cousin Zulfi, a gigantic character who Khan energizes with fast-talking charm, sarcastic asides, and an assessing glare that can cut through anyone’s defenses.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
  • Start your disaster preparation by assessing your property for potential vulnerable areas.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • There are stories of major Nashville players yanking him off the street, keeping him drunk for days in hotels, then leaving Knoxville with stacks of new songs.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
  • Since early May, companies that used the dry milk powder in their food products have been yanking those products on the concern they might be contaminated with salmonella.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
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“Excising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excising. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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