gemming

Definition of gemmingnext
present participle of gem

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemming
Verb
  • Back in 2022, the mom of three shared a sweet image of the pair dressing up as zombies for Halloween by wearing scary makeup.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • It is also known for its elaborate costumes, with many attendees dressing up as their favorite characters.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Double quantum dot to the rescue Researchers at EPFL and other institutes in Europe teamed up to build a tiny detector that combines a semiconductor structure with a superconducting microwave cavity to form a resonant circuit capable of trapping microwave photons and measuring them.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Gemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemming. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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