gemming

Definition of gemmingnext
present participle of gem

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemming
Verb
  • Three Los Angeles County residents will spend their weekends in jail for dressing up as a bear and trashing luxury cars for insurance money.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Back in 2022, the mom of three shared a sweet image of the pair dressing up as zombies for Halloween by wearing scary makeup.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The flames quickly spread to the second floor, trapping a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman inside an apartment.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Nests tucked into corners or under joists can also cause damage by trapping moisture and attracting secondary pests such as carpenter ants and termites.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Gemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemming. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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