awing

Definition of awingnext
present participle of awe
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Verb
  • In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The other shows the two world leaders shaking hands.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Rinse under cold water 1 minute, shaking to ensure a thorough rinse.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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“Awing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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