LEAFING Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

leafing

verb

present participle of leaf

as in flipping

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner we must have spent hours leafing through wallpaper books before we found something we both liked

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Recent Examples of leafing In English woodlands, bluebells flower early in spring, as light seeps through newly leafing trees. — Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafing

Verb

Democrats’ sweep Tuesday night delivered their largest House majority in decades, flipping traditionally Republican seats across the country thanks to a favorable political environment.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Fans and critics alike had been waiting for what Minaj would say after Democrats resumed control of both the House and the Senate in a landslide victory Tuesday night, flipping dozens of congressional seats.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of flipping

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French bob fans will recognize the jaw-skimming silhouette that removes excess weight and adds bounce, especially when paired with a delicate fringe.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Back in January, the USDA Office of Inspector General projected that SNAP theft could climb to $233 million between 2025 and 2026 — largely as a result of skimming.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026