flesh
noun
the soft substance of a human or other animal body, consisting of muscle and fat.
fleshing
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present participleof flesh.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The luxurious hotel complex was proposed by Washington and Tehran, and their Pakistani and Qatari mediators, for the negotiations aimed at fleshing out their preliminary agreement on ending nearly four months of war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
We’re all for peace-making, but this idea could use some fleshing out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
With “Queer,” Guadagnino and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes take an abstract approach to fleshing out the intricacies of Burroughs’ work.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2024
Such playful bickering characterized the collaboration Gascón and Audiard developed over the yearlong process of fleshing out Emilia and her story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
Anyone who tries to occupy this ‘best of both worlds’ position needs to face up to a further challenge, that of fleshing out the notion that nature pushes back.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
