filliping

verb

present participle of fillip
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce

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  1. stimulating
  2. stirring
Verb
  • This potentially removes the need to add a separate immune-stimulating ingredient to the vaccine.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • But protecting existing fibers and stimulating new protein production are not the same as rebuilding a functional elastic network.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulating
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  • Add the cardamom and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is completely broken down and the jam has thickened, about 25 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Gradually pour in 3½ cups buttermilk, then melted butter, stirring constantly until combined.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stirring
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“Filliping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filliping. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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