hoeing

verb

present participle of hoe
as in raking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoeing
  1. raking
  2. tilling
  3. listing
Verb
  • Beginning around 1980, Judd replaced their garage doors with large spans of glass, opening the interiors to raking desert light.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Ensure seed-to-soil contact after planting by gently raking the seed into the top ¼-inch of soil.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of raking
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  • The rich muck soils south of Lake Okeechobee have been gradually wasting away since Floridians drained the Everglades and began farming and tilling the land.
    — Nicolas Rivero, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Choose a shade-tolerant grass suited to your region, and avoid digging or tilling near the roots.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tilling
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  • Charles and Eli Copley had previously opened part of their 50-acre property for some recreational activity, listing the property online for dog walkers and hikers interested in using their trails for a small hourly fee.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Detectives noted the email body contained miscellaneous screenshots referencing credit monitoring services, diplomatic immunity, and the World Health Organization, without listing a specific school, time, or location.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of listing
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“Hoeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoeing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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