fluting

Definition of flutingnext
present participle of flute

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Verb
  • Window closing to find survivors These are the kinds of scenes playing out across La Guaira state, with people milling around in the streets after being left homeless, uncertain of what to do next.
    Fernando Narro Roman, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The brain creates reference points, filing new information against existing constructs.
    Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • For midi- or maxidresses, cropped jackets that cinch the waist or floor-grazing hemlines that highlight an outfit's length both elevate your outfit.
    Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026
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“Fluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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