fluting

Definition of flutingnext
present participle of flute

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluting
Verb
  • In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The on-site optical laboratory uses glazing and milling equipment that Cubitts said is designed to reduce water and energy consumption.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The brain creates reference points, filing new information against existing constructs.
    Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026
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“Fluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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