filliping

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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  • In this sense, homes offer a more private and personal environment, which can be comfortable and creatively stimulating.
    Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There has been some evidence that stimulating the nervous system in certain ways could make this recovery go faster, and researchers in China wanted to find out if this could be achieved through music.
    Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • The Shroud of Turin — a 14-foot-long linen cloth bearing an image of a crucified man — has captivated people for centuries, stirring debate over whether the relic once wrapped the body of Jesus Christ.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • When the foam subsides, add the onion, thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender, translucent, and deeply golden brown, 8–10 minutes.
    Jeremiah Langhorne, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Filliping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filliping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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