honeycombing

verb

present participle of honeycomb
as in penetrating

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  1. penetrating
  2. saturating
  3. overfilling
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  • The award, announced Monday, covers Low-Profile Mast systems that use telescoping sensor equipment instead of traditional hull-penetrating periscopes.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That story centers on the immense commercial potential unlocked by AI agents penetrating everyday consumer markets.
    — , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of penetrating
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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
  • Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain).
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of saturating
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  • On the other hand, overfilling the drum can strain the motor and reduce cleaning efficiency.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
  • Some fails stem from people overfilling the molds.
    — Lisa Gutierrez April 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of overfilling
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