tar
noun
any of various dark-colored viscid products obtained by the destructive distillation of certain organic substances, as coal or wood.
is tarring
-
present progressiveof tar (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Some prominent Muslim figures fear the wider public is tarring them with the same brush as militants.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2020
There's a decent chance he simply thinks this is tarring his future political ambitions.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2018
It seems to me Mr. Manjoo is tarring commerical ads with a brush he should reserve for the political and propaganda arms of advertising.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2018
This is tarring with a very fat roller indeed.
From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2014
