fluting

Definition of flutingnext
present participle of flute

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluting
Verb
  • On a recent Wednesday evening, a visitor can hear the clamor of customers milling about at Books & Books.
    Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The room is jam packed with more than 400 people and dozens are left milling around outside, disappointed.
    Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Rovelo-Gallegos won his freedom by filing for habeas corpus, a court petition that challenges the legality of a person’s detention.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The video goes on to show the gunman turn to his right and fire a third shot, grazing a second victim.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Bechtel family allowed cattle grazing on the ranch, which POST will continue.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Fluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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