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hollowing (out)

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present participle of hollow (out)

Synonyms & Antonyms of hollowing (out)

as in shoveling, excavating

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for hollowing (out)

excavating,
scooping (out),
shoveling
(or shovelling)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for hollowing (out)

blocking,
bunging,
damming,
filling,
packing,
plugging,
stopping,
stuffing

choking,
clogging,
closing (off),
clotting,
congesting,
jamming,
obstructing,
occluding

caulking
(or calking),
chinking,
sealing

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Thesaurus Entries Near hollowing (out)

hollowing

hollowing (out)

hollowness

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“Hollowing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hollowing%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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