COMBING (OUT) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

combing (out)

verb

Definition of combing (out)

present participle of comb (out)

as in weeding (out)

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staving off

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But in August, Mangione confessed to the killing and pleaded guilty to two stalking charges, staving off the federal trial.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026
Florian Wirtz starred as Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in Munich for Klopp’s first win at the third attempt — staving off an unwanted record.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026

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