planishing

verb

present participle of planish
as in hammering

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planishing
  1. hammering
  2. forging
  3. chasing
  4. molding
  5. pounding
  6. drawing
  7. forming
Verb
  • Durbin delivered the final blow to the Orioles in the eighth inning, hammering Tyler Wells’ 91-mph cutter 364 feet over the Green Monster, and sending the Fenway Faithful into a frenzy.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Spain and Argentina last played in another friendly before the 2018 World Cup, with Spain hammering a Messi-less Argentina 6-1.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of hammering
Verb
  • In forging a relationship with Darline Graham — who is new to politics but was a constant in her brother’s political career — Trump could be angling to develop another ally to help steer his agenda through the Senate.
    — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • The dispute led to Anderson’s arrest last year after Foster accused her of forging his signature on a deed for the property, according to a Rockland/Westchester Journal News report.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of forging
Verb
  • Most are from blacktip sharks, animals about six feet long that bite not out of hunger but confusion, in murky water, chasing baitfish and usually mistaking a swimmer’s foot for prey.
    — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Spain chasing defensive history Spain is chasing history as well.
    — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of chasing
Verb
  • At the center of the room, a hatmaker lowers black felt over the hot shaping device and begins molding the crown with his hands.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • New Spots White, gray, red, blue, or green spots indicate that your food is molding.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of molding
Verb
  • For much of the ’80s, Teresa Taylor (aka Teresa Nervosa) joined up as a second drummer, pounding tribal beats beside Coffey, and became a Gen-X icon after appearing in the 1990 film Slacker.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
  • After pounding his drive down the final fairway, Fox hit his approach to just inside 12 feet and then dripped his birdie putt into the edge of the cup to win the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of pounding
Verb
  • Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira were among those who performed at the World Cup's first ever half-time show, which stretched the break out to more than 27 minutes, drawing criticism from commentators and fans.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • The family isn’t concerned with staying in a specific culinary lane, instead, drawing inspiration from the greater Armenian diaspora.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of drawing
Verb
  • My boss holds the pamphlet far away from the rest of her body—her index finger and thumb suddenly forming a sharp pincer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
  • The document forming the company was signed by Randy Brown and Yoni Gontownik.
    — Brian Slodysko, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of forming
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