redding (up or out)

verb

Definition of redding (up or out)next
present participle of redd (up or out), chiefly dialect
as in trimming
to make neat it's time to redd up the garage and get rid of a lot of the junk we've accumulated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redding (up or out)
  1. trimming
  2. organizing
  3. arranging
Verb
  • Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of trimming
Verb
  • Jean started organizing her daily routines around their conversations, and dreaming of their future together — a big house, a blended family, a new beginning.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Here, the focus naturally turns toward organizing your thoughts, tackling errands and paying attention to the routines that shape your life.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • The neighborhood association hasn’t had much luck arranging a meeting with city officials.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of arranging
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“Redding (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redding%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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