coining

verb

Definition of coiningnext
present participle of coin
1
as in inventing

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2
as in minting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coining
  1. inventing
  2. devising
  3. patting
  4. producing
Verb
  • Stroh’s Ice Cream, a Detroit ice cream company that closed in 2007, is widely credited with inventing the funky flavor.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
  • American industry will keep inventing and keep investing.
    Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of inventing
Verb
  • Developing looks for clients who have brand contracts and relationships isn’t just about devising a beautiful image, but working with everybody involved, from the designer to the actress, to create a special moment.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
    Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of devising
Verb
  • In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.
    Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Before patting himself on the back too much, perhaps Giannoulias should ensure the system actually is an improvement.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of patting
Verb
  • In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.
    Gregg Muragishi, Lauren Aguilar, Priyanka Carr, Greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
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coining

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