garlanding

Definition of garlandingnext
present participle of garland

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garlanding
Verb
  • Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
  • With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.
    Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If the Hawks want to start stringing wins together, the rest of the team needs to play with more energy.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • And this is not the City team to ‘put the ball in the fridge’, as Guardiola says, by stringing passes together.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • One of the strongest examples of this new trend is French designer Llewellyn Chupin’s Ritual of Adornment collection, which offered a strong contrast between the blocky furniture silhouettes and the delicate ornamentation festooning them.
    Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Concerns are mounting across the Middle East about the stockpile of weapons needed to defend against Iranian attacks.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This change arrives at a moment when many small businesses are already struggling to navigate mounting uncertainty, rising input costs, workforce shortages and tighter credit markets.
    Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The campaign would launch during a period of financial uncertainty for the state, with Newsom’s January budget projecting a $3-billion deficit next fiscal year.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Brahms started with promise, Vogler’s cello projecting a big but gorgeously creamy tone.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kolodjay delivered a highlight-reel goal on a one-on-one rush in the first 14 seconds of the second period, dangling past the last defender before finishing off a 3-1 lead.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The 5 and 10 freeway transition road in Boyle Heights was closed for several hours on Saturday after a concrete truck crashed and overturned before dangling off an overpass and dumping concrete onto the road below.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Garlanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garlanding. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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