FRILLING Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

frilling

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present participle of frill

as in ribboning

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Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
An easy 10-minute swim will have you on the fringing reef, with slivers of multi-coloured fish, gliding turtles and epic coral formations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of fringing

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In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
The touchscreen allows for easy controls and lets users visually preview the design before embroidering starts.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026

Definition of embroidering

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At Friendship Bakery in Kendall, bakers are hard at work rolling and braiding challah dough a week before Rosh Hashanah.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Spaces bleed and cross-pollinate, braiding the many overlapping narratives and curatorial agendas organizing this collection.

— Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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The look started with a sheer black top with a high neckline and sleeves broken up by tiers of fabric, with long panels hanging over the bronze pleated skirt.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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Evenly matched in terms of power but with different ways of using it — Eala lacing the ball flat, Jović winning points by a thousand cuts — the key may be who handles the Arthur Ashe Stadium experience better.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Erin Patterson was convicted last year of deliberately lacing a beef wellington meal with death cap mushrooms to murder her children’s grandparents and the wife of the local pastor.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
But figuring it out is an urgent concern here, given Beijing’s evident faith in AI as a magical solution to the country’s deepening economic and social problems, and as an essential tool in the pursuit of global dominance over the United States.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

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The Englishman shot a 1-under 70 in the final round and was 20 under for the tournament, outclassing the chasing pack led by Spaniard Ángel Hidalgo (67), who finished three strokes back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Mike Jackson got a groin kind of chasing across the field, hit the ground weird.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of chasing

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In addition to painting the front door, Saab suggests adding a pair of plants either side of the door to really make the front of your home feel welcoming and inviting.

— Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

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