scribing

Definition of scribingnext
present participle of scribe
as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove carefully scribed two lines into the wood

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  • For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In recent years, parents have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state, alleging that their school districts violated federal disability law.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Dishwasher Tablet Use a damp dishwasher tablet (not a pod) to scrub away grease from the inside of your glass oven door without scratching.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • Makai Willis is grooving Johnson started the season with Makai Willis at center, but the senior ULM transfer struggled to make an impact and was eventually benched in favor of Tay Knox.
    Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Scheffler speaks endlessly about preparation, whether that’s getting stronger in the gym or grooving a swing that rarely misses.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Scribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scribing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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