ridging

Definition of ridgingnext
present participle of ridge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridging
Verb
  • The simulation is so immersive that windows, shaped like those of a plane, show drifting clouds as the room trembles with faux turbulence.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The music drifting in from outside filled the spaces between sobs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Freezing 20 or more eggs pushed success rates near 82%, while banking fewer than 10 dropped them below 60%.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Ridging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridging. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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