flaking

Definition of flakingnext
present participle of flake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaking
Verb
  • Taste, Convenience, and Cost Differences Taste and ease of peeling are where the sweeter Sumo Citrus stands out.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • On Monday, the reception rotunda reopened to the public for the first time since — showing off a restoration of every inch of the space, from the gold and green marble floors long hidden by a sad green carpet to the frescoes on the dome, whose peeling paint has been patched up.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Future work will focus on scaling the process for potential industrial use and improving recovery efficiency.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Agibot's event dramatically expanded that concept by scaling to more than 200 robots in a single coordinated production.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Flaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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