gemming

Definition of gemmingnext
present participle of gem

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemming
Verb
  • It is also known for its elaborate costumes, with many attendees dressing up as their favorite characters.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Rather than dressing up as a Disney character, incorporate polka dots, fun prints like leopard, and red-and-black motifs throughout your vacation wardrobe.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The blaze quickly extended to Engine 79’s firetruck and spread to the first-floor staircase, trapping firefighters upstairs.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • By trapping radiation from the Sun and from deep space, our planet’s magnetic field is part of what makes Earth habitable for us and other life forms.
    Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Gemming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gemming. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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