honeycombing

verb

present participle of honeycomb
as in penetrating

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  1. penetrating
  2. saturating
  3. overfilling
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  • Ukraine has spent years using its drone arsenal to great effect, both in its wartime front with Russian forces and in penetrating deep into Russian territory for daring aerial attacks on fuel and commercial infrastructure.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The brand's proprietary whitening system is designed to lift surface stains without penetrating enamel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of penetrating
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  • 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
  • That creates an important exception for government agencies that test drugs and send out regular reports on what adulterants are saturating the drug supply in certain locations.
    — Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 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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