beading

Definition of beadingnext
present participle of bead

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Recent Examples of beading Inspired by her graphic use of embellishment and appliqués, Smith began beading, swapping his signature painterly fabric daubs with vintage glass bead embroidery. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beading
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Verb
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.
    Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • The quilting detail ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout the topper, without bunching or shifting over time.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026

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“Beading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beading. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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