HONEYCOMB Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

honeycomb

verb

Definition of honeycomb

as in to penetrate

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Recent Examples of honeycomb If the ice has a really dark, porous, or honeycombed appearance, that is a red flag too. — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 Cellular or Honeycomb Shades Cellular or honeycomb shades present an entirely different aesthetic, which may be better suited to your interior style, type of windows, or personal taste. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026 Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually. — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 This sampler pack includes gourmet flavors like mint, chipotle and honeycomb to put a unique spin on your traditional box of chocolates. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honeycomb

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Those heavy-for-caliber projectiles penetrate well and shoot flat and do a decent job of bucking the wind thanks to their high ballistic coefficients.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
The Falcons have managed just 16 points in two games and have yet to penetrate the red zone.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of penetrate

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Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The market is as saturated as the inky black of a perfect cat-eye flick.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturate

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There are plastic boxes overflowing with personal protective equipment, televisions cued to videos and architectural renderings, and a mini fridge full of refreshments.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Both have a salad bar, a self-serve soup station, an overflowing bread basket, and a special (say tagliatelle with truffles, a roast Argentinian rib-eye, or a seafood buffet), which is the same on both floors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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