hollowing

Definition of hollowingnext
present participle of hollow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hollowing
Verb
  • The process of excavating and looking back and sifting through the wreckage of everything that happened in order to write this album has been my healing.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • On the south side of Sulawesi, the Leang Bulu Bettue cave has attracted interest from scientists who have been excavating it since 2013.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Add Tree Guards Although rabbits will sometimes nibble on tree bark in winter, deer are more likely to do serious damage to young trees, either by stripping tree bark away with their teeth or gouging holes in the bark with their antlers.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Ahead of its biggest ever World Cup tournament, FIFA has been accused of greed on an industrial scale, gouging the pockets of supporters who are the lifeblood of the game.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • In a TikTok shared after the ultra-exclusive event, the actors can be seen grooving together in their best black-tie attire, surrounded by other party attendees.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His company, Echo, sidesteps the problem, using not a chip with probes, but a thin film that sits on the brain without penetrating it.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Ask penetrating questions, examine key assumptions, search for pivotal turning points, and consider multicausal explanations of events and developments.
    John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Decades ago, some wealthier Venezuelans began splitting their time between South Florida and their home country, gradually spending more and more time.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • After dribbling once with his right hand, Brown unleashed a Eurostep to his left, splitting the two Raptors players.
    Jay King, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.
    Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Cut spending by slashing state programs?
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
  • These include terminating or suspending contracts with private providers and slashing supplemental aid previously available to foster families.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Hollowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollowing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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