defenestrating

verb

Definition of defenestratingnext
present participle of defenestrate
as in sacking

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  1. sacking
  2. removing
  3. retiring
  4. firing
Verb
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of sacking
Verb
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
Verb
  • Trudeau's father, former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, served as the prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984, before retiring from politics before the next election.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of retiring
Verb
  • Your cordless Magic Wand harnesses AC power from the wall before firing it out in 8 vibration styles.
    Beekman 1802, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • International media reports that the attacker left his car and began firing at police.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of firing
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