fluting

Definition of flutingnext
present participle of flute

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluting
Verb
  • Dozens of people were milling about.
    Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
  • More civilians were seen milling out on the streets of Caracas today.
    Michael Rios, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • If the Good family can’t make a deal with the administration during the claims process, the next step is filing a lawsuit.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Khloé Kardashian ditched her bob for a waist-grazing party ponytail.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Fluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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