pearling

present participle of pearl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearling
Verb
  • Stokes joined Keitt’s project a few years later, trapping birds to take blood samples for genetic analysis and releasing them back into the wild.
    Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Others rely on it for necessities, such as heating oil, winter tires or snowmachines, which are critical modes of transportation in rural villages where residents rely on hunting or trapping.
    Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There’s a brightening serum to keep your skin glowing long after vacation, a color-protecting shampoo to help maintain your summer highlights, and a gourmand fragrance with notes of sweet vanilla and earthy amber that linger on skin like a warm hug.
    Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The refreshing feel is perfect for depuffing and brightening tired eyes.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Pearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearling. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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