planking

Definition of plankingnext
present participle of plank
as in plopping
to throw or set down clumsily or casually planked the carton down on the counter and left

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Recent Examples of planking In the football world, a helicopter tackle is when a player is launched by a defender so that their body is planking parallel to the field and does at least a 180-degree spin. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026 To challenge the claim, the research team began testing individual planking panels commonly used in timber-frame construction. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for planking
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Verb
  • The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
  • But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and blistered in some spots, but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
    Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Cook, tossing often, until celery is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Girlfriend scales the diaristic, bric-a-brac charm of Janky Star into a high-drama pop monument to trying, flopping, and trying even harder next time.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Cutting stems back by one-third their height will help plants resist flopping under the weight of the flowers.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Planking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planking. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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