silting

Definition of siltingnext
present participle of silt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silting
Verb
  • Beijing will keep trying to export its way out, flooding global markets—an approach that most trading partners may absorb this year but won’t tolerate forever.
    Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
  • An old rusted pipe had burst in an area where many people lived in makeshift homes; water gushed out, flooding their homes.
    Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Reduce overall soil needs in a large container by filling the bottom of the pot with empty milk jugs or aluminum cans.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Known for their high-energy performances and irresistible grooves, April and the Funk Junkies have become a San Diego favorite, filling dance floors with their mix of funk, soul, pop, and rock classics.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Worsening health care The fallout is inundating local soup kitchens with demand, including Miriam's Kitchen in Foggy Bottom.
    Angela Hart, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Several rivers in the western part of the state are overflowing their banks and are inundating towns with fast-moving floodwater.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Silting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silting. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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