stoning

verb

present participle of stone
as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper the diorama showed a villager stoning a scythe

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Recent Examples of stoning Since no execution method has ever been declared unconstitutional, experts say the law technically allows any method imaginable, from hanging to stoning. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Human rights advocates said stonings continued and reports surfaced of stoning sentences afterward, though exact statistics weren’t publicly available. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Thompson returned the favor at the other end, stoning Sennecke off a two-on-one rush, but on the same shift Sennecke wouldn’t be denied again. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoning
  1. sharpening
  2. grinding
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  • The Virgo Moon moves through your 3rd House of Communication, sharpening your attention to words, timing, errands, and local conversations.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Boeing is transferring Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid to Archer Aviation, a strategic move aimed at sharpening its focus on core commercial and defense aircraft production amidst a record $715 billion backlog.
    — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpening
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  • The lineup has expanded beyond its viral multi-balm, too, with lightweight SPF sticks and even a mess-minimizing grinding cleansing balm.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Buy The stainless-steel drain of the Composer One garbage disposal seals to dampen sound while grinding food.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of grinding

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