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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combing (out)
staving off
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But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025 -
The two must figure out how to cultivate their blossoming relationship while staving off the suspicions of a jealous colleague.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Combing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combing%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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