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
  • Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • Scott Schrader is the chief marketing manager at the home-cleaning company CottageCare in Colorado.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • If the behavior continues, address it professionally with your manager, focusing on clarifying your individual impact and seeking ways to enhance your visibility.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Colby Frey, the fifth-generation farmer and the distillery's founder, planted the first whiskey grains in 2002 and began distilling in 2014.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 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
  • Designed for all ages, the fair features activities and games rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math—from discovering native plants to extracting DNA from apricots and exploring robotics.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
  • The agreement appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.
    Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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“Processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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