fluting

verb

Definition of flutingnext
present participle of flute
as in beveling

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  1. milling
  2. filing
  3. grazing
Verb
  • Fungus gnats are black and are more commonly found milling around the soil of houseplants.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There are chef’s helpers milling about, ready to answer questions or offer some assistance.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of milling
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  • Outside of the custody proceedings, Ortiz appeared to be litigious, filing a flurry of small claims suits.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Local 42 responds Local 42 President Dan Heizman responded to the directive in a message to members that was obtained by The Star, saying the union — which represents KCFD employees with the rank of captain or below — will be filing a grievance.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of filing
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  • Towering patent leather Louboutins hid underneath the floor-grazing dress, while a tiny coin purse provided the finishing touch.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The goats have been grazing in different areas for more than 500 days in a row.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of grazing
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“Fluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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