filliping

present participle of fillip
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to used a splash of orange-flavored liqueur to fillip the otherwise ordinary cranberry sauce

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Verb
  • While stimulating a fresh sense of observation, Selwyn also wanted to counter some myths about museums.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But now this new syndrome, Alpha-gal syndrome, is stimulating communities to say, 'Enough is enough.
    David Pogue, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • Simmer the pasta in the sauce, gently stirring and tossing occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Add tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until darkened in color, 2 to 4 minutes.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Filliping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filliping. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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