pearling

present participle of pearl

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearling
Verb
  • As human activities such as fossil-fuel burning release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, air in the Midwest is becoming more saturated with humidity, a key ingredient of strong thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • The funds would come from the Commodity Credit Corporation, a funding initiative through the federal agency, and would go toward tracing, surveying and trapping response programs for the next three years.
    Lizzie Kane June 18, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Inspired by her graphic use of embellishment and appliqués, Smith began beading, swapping his signature painterly fabric daubs with vintage glass bead embroidery.
    Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Try a low stakes upgrade by brightening your profile photo, helping a simple hello travel farther right now.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
  • With a steadily brightening Sun, when does the Earth either get too hot or too CO2-starved for the base of the food chain to survive?
    Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Pearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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