pulping

Definition of pulpingnext
present participle of pulp
as in mashing
to cause to become a pulpy mass pulped three oranges to get their juice

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Recent Examples of pulping The proprietary alkaline pulping method used to produce its lyocell is cleaner and more efficient than traditional chemical approaches, lowering the environmental footprint from the start while improving production efficiency. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Dec. 2025
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Verb
  • For even more intense banana flavor, our Test Kitchen recommends roasting your bananas in their skins for 15 minutes in a 350ºF oven before peeling and mashing them.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Nutrition experts recommend incorporating lentils into dishes such as pasta, soups, and salads, using them as a substitute for flour in baking, and mashing them into a dip or spread to enhance the nutritional quality of your diet.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Amid the disorder, the regime turned to a familiar playbook of crushing dissent.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Homeowners association fees for people living in condominiums or other multi-unit dwellings have been increasing year after year — doubling one year only to go up again the next — and the effect is crushing.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Real Measure of Success in 2026 Productivity in 2026 won’t be about squeezing more into your day.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This helps to prevent squeezing and mitigates friction on the feet for lasting comfort.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

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“Pulping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulping. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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