pearling

Definition of pearlingnext
present participle of pearl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pearling
Verb
  • Once wed, Heathcliff immediately turns abusive, killing her dog by hanging it from a tree and trapping her at Wuthering Heights.
    Becky Little, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The project would capture carbon dioxide from ethanol plants and sequester it underground in North Dakota, to capitalize on federal tax credits incentivizing the prevention of heat-trapping emissions into the atmosphere.
    Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • New infrared observations reveal the rare interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS dramatically brightening during its farewell tour of the solar system.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.
    Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Health aside, an air purifier can also make your space smell better by eliminating cooking smells and freshening the air, all while subtly boosting your design scheme, like the sleek and powerful Coway Airmega that’s our top overall pick.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
  • And because upholstered furniture is tricky to toss in the wash, a low-effort, budget-friendly solution like baking soda can be a game-changer for freshening things up between deep cleans.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Pearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pearling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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