scribing

Definition of scribingnext
present participle of scribe
as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove carefully scribed two lines into the wood

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Verb
  • For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Not long afterward, attorneys from the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office reached out to him about filing a petition.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Dishwasher Tablet Use a damp dishwasher tablet (not a pod) to scrub away grease from the inside of your glass oven door without scratching.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • In a TikTok shared after the ultra-exclusive event, the actors can be seen grooving together in their best black-tie attire, surrounded by other party attendees.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Scribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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