honeycombing

verb

present participle of honeycomb
as in penetrating

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  1. penetrating
  2. saturating
  3. overfilling
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  • Companies also are trying to get Alzheimer’s drugs into the brain faster and at higher volumes, by penetrating the protective lining meant to protect the brain from harm.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • Companies also are trying to get Alzheimer’s drugs into the brain faster and at higher volumes by penetrating the protective lining meant to shield the brain from harm.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of penetrating
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  • Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Definition of saturating
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  • Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
    — Lisa Gutierrez April 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
  • To reduce ice crystal formation and freezer burn, use airtight packaging and avoid overfilling the freezer so air can circulate properly.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of overfilling
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