stubbing

verb

present participle of stub
as in blowing out

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  1. choking
  2. smothering
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  • And an overly elaborate new CTA station at State and Lake is taking years, choking the North Loop with construction equipment.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Loud, frequent snoring paired with gasping, choking or pauses in breathing may point to obstructive sleep apnea.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of choking
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  • The scrutiny at the club is like no other, the media attention can be smothering and the level expected from fans is so high.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In June, he is accused of smothering a 1-month-old kitten with a rag soaked in bleach.
    — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of smothering
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“Stubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbing. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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