whittling

present participle of whittle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whittling
Verb
  • Spend some time worrying about that thing that’s actually quite meaningless, getting mad at that person cutting me off in traffic?
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Marinaccio is cutting it Marinaccio made his big-league debut with the Yankees in 2022 and between June and July of that did not allow a hit to 57 consecutive batters.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Its audio comes through clean and detail-rich, with noise cancelling and automatic limiting to handle background chaos without clipping your voice.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Crews will complete work on the Riverfront Extension Project that requires a shutdown, like clipping wires and placing the overhead guide wire between Second and Third streets.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The city has a long history of financial distress linked to lowering the millage rate, which is fueling fears of another potential crisis.
    Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Purifying your indoor air, lowering blood pressure, and helping reduce stress and anxiety are a few benefits.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Whittling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittling. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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