outcropping

verb

Definition of outcroppingnext
present participle of outcrop
as in emerging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outcropping
  1. emerging
  2. rising
  3. erupting
  4. arising
  5. occurring
  6. issuing
  7. happening
Verb
  • Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Eyewitness accounts and mobile phone videos circulating online show that the aircraft descended steeply before crashing into the ground and erupting into flames.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Lava is erupting from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
    Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of erupting
Verb
  • One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of arising
Verb
  • From the outside looking in, the optics aren’t great with the constant back-and-forth suggesting the opposite is occurring.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • There could be rainfall moving in during the evening and occurring in the hours leading up to the ball drop.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of occurring
Verb
  • Written by Celia Marks and a team of editors at Southern Living Magazine, the party cookbook is brimming with sensible, tactful advice about issuing invitations, entertaining in limited spaces and seating arrangements.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • There are many judgment calls companies have to make when issuing these forms.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of issuing
Verb
  • What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?
    Space.com Staff, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of happening
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