hoeing

Definition of hoeingnext
present participle of hoe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoeing
Verb
  • The wood jambs supporting your front and back entryways can quickly get coated with pollen during springtime, and mowing and raking the lawn kicks up dust and dirt that settles along the frame.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Matt McLain added muscle, is now raking On the one hand, McLain adding a dozen pounds of muscle in the offseason seems like an unambiguously positive development.
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.
    Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bloomberg reported last month that xAI had posted a job listing looking for Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, traders, and credit analysts to help teach the tool about the world of financial services.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Last month, lawmakers introduced a Senate bill that would ban prediction markets from accepting or listing transactions related to sports events and casino-style games.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Hoeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoeing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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