flaking

present participle of flake

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaking
Verb
  • Commonly grown as multi-trunked specimens, the exfoliating bark takes center stage in winter with peeling layers of cinnamon-brown.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Scientists tracking humpbacks off the coast of Australia have captured rare footage that shows clutches of the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in what looks like a high-speed game of chicken, just moments before the whale breaches.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • This is a continuation of the company’s retail expansions — before launching its direct-to-consumer website earlier this year, the platform built up partnerships with Jared, Selfridges, and Dubai’s Duty Free, scaling to more than 100 wholesale doors.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Flaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaking. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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