garnisheeing

Definition of garnisheeingnext
present participle of garnishee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnisheeing
Verb
  • After confiscating the device, officials downloaded its data to look at the GPS locations of where the drone had been.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Jewish settlers arriving from Europe are confiscating more and more of their land, enabled and protected by the British administrators of the region.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Vought has exerted extraordinary control over government spending this year, usurping congressional decisions on how the nation's money is used.
    Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • He has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with the sheriff and of usurping her authority, leading the county Board of Supervisors to eliminate his position in November 2024.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition to the GAIN AI Act, lawmakers have also been divided over a push to include a provision preempting state AI laws in the NDAA.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2025
  • There's internal discussion noted the importance of securing him to a new contract now, potentially preempting interest or offers from other promotions as his current deal nears its end.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Garnisheeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnisheeing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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