honeycombing

Definition of honeycombingnext
present participle of honeycomb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for honeycombing
Verb
  • The patched up, uneven Balboa Stadium track was so hard that regular artificial surface spikes had trouble penetrating it.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • Research has shown that when the device doesn't conform to the face, light just reflects away from the skin surface instead of penetrating it.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • By saturating Kyiv with large numbers of ballistic missiles on Sunday, Russia may also be seeking to deplete Ukraine's limited stocks ahead of what could be an even more intense wave of attacks this summer.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
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“Honeycombing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeycombing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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