eliding

present participle of elide
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Verb
  • Although many might think of it as the ultimate data-gobbling corporation, Google is actually on something of a data-deleting purge right now.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into employees’ use of Google Chat after critics claimed the auto-deleting messages allowed officials to bypass their own policy and the California Public Records Act.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures can cause squash to ripen too quickly, shortening its shelf life.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • One of the most difficult parts of wedding planning is shortening the guest list.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Letting go isn’t about erasing the past but about honoring the emotional depth while accepting its conclusion.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shares fell nearly 24% through December 13, erasing $22 billion from Bettencourt Meyers’ net worth.
    Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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
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“Eliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliding. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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