mizzling

verb

present participle of mizzle
as in getting (away)

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  1. clearing out
  2. getting out
  3. escaping
  4. absconding
Verb
  • On the subway system, workers had rolled out some flood mitigation tools at Coney Island and Howard Beach stations, and had begun pre-storm work of covering up system vents and clearing out drainage systems.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Deciding when to downsize is highly personal and contingent on your unique circumstances, and there is no right time to start clearing out your stuff and looking to the future.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearing out
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  • But surveillance footage reviewed by another deputy showed the Mustang arriving at the parking lot without anyone getting out before deputies arrived, per the citation.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Looking at the slate today, there are a lot of good games, but some lines are getting out of hand because of the matchups.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting out
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  • The agency gets the images within 48 hours, then sends out notices to landfill and oil and gas operators when methane is seen escaping.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Purdy has been brilliant at moving within and escaping the pocket.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of escaping
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  • Most employers file complaints against absconding workers that expose them to detention or deportation, and undocumented workers cannot leave Jordan until fines for overstaying residency permits are paid, Grüneisl said.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Cloth has faced several suits from investors who accused him of absconding with their money.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of absconding
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