flaking

verb

present participle of flake
as in peeling

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  1. peeling
  2. scaling
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  • The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The Reflecting Pool had been plagued with several problems, including rapid algae growth on top of the peeling lining, following a quick renovation period.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Definition of peeling
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  • Migrants from across Africa regularly attempt to reach the enclave by swimming from Morocco or scaling the heavily fortified border fence in hopes of gaining entry into the European Union.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Leadville 100 Trail Run is an extremely challenging, high-alpine endurance race renowned for not only traversing 100 miles but also scaling a collective 14,000 vertical feet.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Definition of scaling
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