ruddling

Definition of ruddlingnext
present participle of ruddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddling
Verb
  • At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Now, thanks to a raft of glowing reviews, sky-high audience exit-polling scores, and commensurate word-of-mouth buzz, Project Hail Mary is well on its way to recouping its $200 production budget (which does not include another $150 million or so in prints and advertising costs).
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Only on the occasional night out would the former publicist embellish her features by blushing her lips in a ruby red hue — sometimes glossy, sometimes matte.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Hummingbirds migrate annually due to changes in food availability as flowers stop blooming in colder months.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Keep the toilet lid closed to reduce the spread of odors when flushing.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.
    Adam Williams March 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His huddles at times resemble a family Sunday supper after the conversation turns to politics – everyone yelling, nobody listening, Izzo’s face reddening and a whiteboard left broken, the innocent victim of all the arguing (though they are rumored to be pre-cut to avoid splintering).
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Warning signs include yellowing within a week of infestation, purpling or reddening of leaves, stunting despite adequate moisture, weakening root systems and patchy areas of thinning or dead grass.
    Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Ruddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddling. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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