furloughing

present participle of furlough

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Verb
  • While headlines have focused on delays and downsizing across some of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 gigaprojects, new data shows the kingdom is still awarding contracts for them.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • After downsizing its military footprint in Europe, the United States should work to build a new bedrock for transatlantic ties focused on technology and economic cooperation.
    JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.
    Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Those savings could come from trimming what the government pays insurers to lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs or by reducing Medicare payments to doctors.
    Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Best Christmas Tree Decoration Deals Bring some Christmas spirit to every branch by trimming your tree with these decorations.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Within a few moments, an antlerless deer emerged, loafing along toward Ronnie, completely unalarmed.
    Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
  • She is seen going over the shots planned for the next day and remembering that some loafing around is planned.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Latu said he’s already envisioned sacking Arizona’s Kyler Murray (or backup Jacoby Brissett if Murray’s foot injury keeps him sidelined).
    James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • But Williams sealed the Pats’ only win of the season thus far, sacking Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins’ final offensive snap with less than two minutes left in Week 2.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Chili's is axing some popular items from its kids' and dessert menus – while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And that's because the rot appears to be spreading up the age range to the point that British first-time parents are now more likely to support axing the crown than ever before.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s what was bumming him out.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But the building feels temporary, with United having previously discussed removing it.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • More than 200 bodies are still on the mountain, left there because of the difficulty, risk, and cost of removing them, the database says.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Furloughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furloughing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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