decollating

verb

Definition of decollatingnext
present participle of decollate
as in decapitating

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  1. pruning
  2. shortening
  3. trimming
Verb
  • By pruning unnecessary tasks and focusing on meaningful work, leaders can make space for larger, bolder ideas to emerge.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hydrangea species vary in their winter hardiness as well as pruning needs.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pruning
Verb
  • Targeting thiol-regulating processes in TB bacteria could lead to treatment-shortening therapies.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Technology is shortening the lifespan of knowledge, skills, and even entire professions.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortening
Verb
  • Just three percent of his shots this season have come from deep, continuing a six-year trend of trimming his three-point attempts.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The entire hotel transforms into a winter wonderland, and guests gather from near and far to vote on their favorite rendition of trimming a tree.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of trimming
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