throning

verb

present participle of throne
as in crowning

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  1. crowning
  2. creating
  3. inaugurating
  4. anointing
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  • The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, crowning a spectacular comeback season and ending a two generation-spanning dignity drought for New York City.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
  • In the center sits Kuten La, whom attendants drape with 80 pounds of ceremonial armor, before crowning him with a towering headdress of gold and mirrors, and securing a silk cord tightly around his throat.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of crowning
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  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creating
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  • The French leader and others were inaugurating a statue honoring Capt.
    — Masha Macpherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Britain’s oppression invited the people to take charge of their government, inaugurating a period of broader political participation.
    — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of inaugurating
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  • That’s similar to the story of Odysseus’ anointing by an old woman in Odyssey 19, MacDonald says.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The poetic interpretation of the photo is of Messi anointing his successor.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of anointing
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