garnish
verb (used with object)
is garnishing
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present progressiveof garnish (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I don’t think I have to tell you that your joint filing is why the IRS is garnishing your wages despite being legally divorced.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2021
One of my favorite things about making a fancy party punch is garnishing the bowl, scattering the surface with citrus wheels and spices and herbs so that it’s a visual treat as well.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 18, 2020
The city is garnishing their wages at a rate of 25 percent per paycheck, said Racine’s spokesman Robert Marus.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2018
In some cases, the government is garnishing wages and tax refunds of borrowers who refuse to pay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2016
In a way, Crundwell still works for Dixon: The city is garnishing the pay she gets from her work in federal prison in Waseca, Minn. On average, she earns about $65 a month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2015
