Thesaurus results for FERRETING

ferreting

verb

present participle of ferret

as in hounding

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Though some accusations seem to hold water, the headline is his hounding in context.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
McDonnell’s personal circle was also hounding her for repayment.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of hounding

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Despite relatively robust job growth and low inflation over Lula’s third term, the cost of living has been a central campaign issue dogging the president.

— Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Investors have been ratcheting up their expectations for the industry as some companies hike their outlooks and get a better handle on rising medical costs in those plans – an issue that has been dogging the broader sector for more than two years.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Definition of dogging

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Streatfeild’s seamless switch from receiver to quarterback and Hedricks’ sure hands and ball-hawking defense have produced impressive stats and ‘Top 10’ moments on ESPN.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers.

— Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hawking

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Poisoning or trapping only releases the fungus from carcasses.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
There is a feeling that constantly returning to the battles of the past risks trapping everybody in events that happened decades ago, when the priority should be preventing those old divisions from causing fresh damage in the present.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of trapping

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Dropping it onto likely pools without snaring the riverside vegetation required maximum focus.

— Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026
First baseman Michael Busch finished the play by reaching out and snaring Hoerner’s dazzling throw to complete the highlight and nab the speedy Salazar for the out.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

Definition of snaring

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She was known for her work chronicling the early punk rock scene, capturing artists like Iggy Pop, the Ramones, Debbie Harry and Blondie, Richard Hell, the Sex Pistols, and the Clash.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Brands can therefore overinvest in capturing demand that already exists while underfunding media that replenishes it.

— Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of capturing

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The Bears are pursuing a contentious move to Indiana, where state officials have offered over $1 billion in public support to build a new stadium in the northeast city of Hammond, just on the other side of the Illinois border.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
This conclusion drives home that Chris will never be able to fully vanquish evil; he’ll be stuck in a loop, eternally pursuing this specter.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of pursuing

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Ted, naturally, advises everyone to stay positive, but the outlook isn’t great, and it’s not helped by the team doctor dragging his feet about seeing the Greyhounds star, which Keeley immediately clocks as sexism.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
This movement of the fabric can shorten a hemline and secure a train so someone can easily move about without tripping or having extra fabric dragging on the ground.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

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