flaying

present participle of flay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaying
Verb
  • Taking butter from a charming dish at breakfast feels warmer and more intentional than peeling back the wrapper on a cold stick from the fridge.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Over time, exposure to the elements has left the dolls dirty and worn, with peeling paint on their faces, tattered clothing, missing eyes, and no hair, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This is the last organization that should be lecturing anyone about respecting the game.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Faculty across the state rebuked it as an infringement on academic freedom and warned of a mass chilling effect on free speech and lecturing on divisive topics.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • It's believed that Sczczerek chose to share the statement from his business' social media account after the company was flooded with negative reviews criticizing his behavior.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Flaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaying. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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