honeycombing

Definition of honeycombingnext
present participle of honeycomb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeycombing
Verb
  • Infrared heating pads are even better than standard heating pads, penetrating the skin more deeply for more significant healing effects.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Russia fired 165 drones at Ukraine overnight, with 24 of them penetrating air defenses to hit targets in seven regions, according to Ukraine's air force.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even beyond the runtimes, there’s a strange, extratemporal feeling saturating this project.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The northern lights appeared to fill the entire sky, saturating the scene with vivid curtains of color dancing to the whims of Earth's magnetic field.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As for the after-show, the highlight (other than Jawan overfilling his champagne glass) had to be Jeff listing all the idols and advantages that were played incorrectly or unnecessarily.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
  • 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 6 Feb. 2026.

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