gemming

Definition of gemmingnext
present participle of gem
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Verb
  • Dinner offers upscale fare but with come-as-you-are attire, as most guests are focused on hands-on experiences rather than dressing up for a long meal.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Little Sterling has also been experimenting with her style recently, with her mom sharing snaps of her dressing up as a cowgirl on Monday, April 27.
    Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Kings have prioritized defense for most of the past two decades, often playing a sticky, trapping style that doesn’t promote offensive creativity or attack.
    Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • But on the other, the reality of lockdown is profoundly repetitive, trapping them all in an endless present tense.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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“Gemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemming. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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