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
  • Staying ahead of emerging trends and consumer expectations is key to making your brand stand out and stay relevant, and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of marketing and personalization to make that easier.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some more recently emerging brands have built thriving businesses by appealing directly to this fashion-loving yet financially cautious customer.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rising
Verb
  • In recent months, Earth’s star has ramped up activity, with giant flares erupting off the surface and belching streams of plasma and charged particles into space.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Being out on display can be unsettling when emotions are erupting on the inside.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of erupting
Verb
  • There are many unpleasant things to not miss about the monoculture of our increasingly distant past — but coalescing around a unified interest, and the feeling of togetherness arising from that act, is not one of them.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The delay is primarily due to issues arising from the damage to the heat shield of the uncrewed Orion capsule that flew in 2022 on the Artemis I mission.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of arising
Verb
  • In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First launched in Napa Valley in the 1980s, this lively event is marking its east coast debut next month, with a diverse array of dinners, tastings and other events occurring from January 17th to 19th at The Boca Raton, one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of occurring
Verb
  • By law, the process of—formally removing a rule from the books—follows the same rules as issuing a new rule.
    Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The symbol stamped on your Real ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of issuing
Verb
  • Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion’s acquisition of InfoWars isn’t happening — at least for now.
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of happening
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