processing

present participle of process

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for processing
Verb
  • Many brands focused on refining their identity rather than chasing novelty for its own sake.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • But when the focus is on rebuilding from the inside out rather than just refining the outside, most patients don't need to go back for another procedure.
    Victoria Oliva, Allure, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
    Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
    Gabrielle Gillette, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.
    Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
  • Crucially, the panel report should also outline the pathway for rectifying the rule violations and set benchmarks for monitoring progress towards correction.
    Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This is The Bear at its most efficiently entertaining, its narrower focus and leaner run times distilling its strengths into a streamlined whole.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026
  • This historical example reminds leaders that while AI can generate text, human insight remains crucial for distilling big ideas and moving people to act.
    Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 TP10 is another HEPA purifying tower fan featuring 350-degree oscillation, 10 fan modes, and Air Multiplier Technology.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • Local residents were urged to limit their exposure by remaining indoors with their windows and doors closed and advised to run air conditioning or air purifying units, where possible.
    Adela Suliman, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • EgoLab, an Indian data aggregation company among those extracting this information from apparel factories, according to The Guardian, has a clientele that includes major companies like Tesla.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
  • The industry is shifting from migration to optimization, focusing on extracting maximum value from richer payment data.
    Michael Salerno, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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