honeycombing

present participle of honeycomb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeycombing
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
  • In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Set the pot in a shallow pool of water so the soil will absorb water over a few hours, saturating the potting media.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Grill them about the perils of overfilling the spool.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Honeycombing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeycombing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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