leavening

present participle of leaven

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leavening
Verb
  • Some of its best moments center on those invigorating music and dance sequences at the juke joint.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Visit the company’s website today to learn more and see what its invigorating products can do for you!
    Grace Butler, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Hard edges will smooth out by April 30, though, as romantic Venus will glide into your sign, infusing your aura with a more harmonious and agreeable vibe.
    Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Both teams acted aggressively in the offseason, infusing their rosters with high-end talent.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But without the animating spirit of Rickey's Christian faith, the Dodger standout's heroic journey would not have been possible.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Each of these potential solutions would surely have upset some people, just as animating the dwarfs did, but committing to the choice that’s best for the movie is always a better option than playing defense.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Lem’s Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons’ family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • George Clooney, 'Syriana' (2006) Even with some extra weight and bushy facial hair, Clooney can't hide his talent for imbuing watchable humanity into a role.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Leavening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leavening. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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