flaking

present participle of flake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaking
Verb
  • Just one narrow swipe of the peel-off formula gives you the perfect amount of peeling power.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In our view, scaling the technology also means scaling the talent pool.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • At the meeting, city leaders expressed support for scaling back its congregate homeless facilities and instead focusing on micro-communities.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Flaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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