A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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Micro-suction treatment has replaced syringing where GPs removed wax by injecting water into the ear with a large metal syringe.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2022
Other greens on the back nine were watered too, but the syringing began before anyone had played the holes.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 12, 2018
Dr Jessen said: "I advised them to use olive oil as drops. Olive oil is anti-bacterial, antiseptic and softening - they may not need their ears syringing after using that."
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2013
We find her in the lab, syringing gas out of a plastic vial in which a raisin-sized rat turd has been incubating at ninety-nine degrees.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013
When any is seen, a strong syringing of soapy water will generally dislodge them, or, if this is impracticable, a dusting of tobacco-powder is a very good substitute.
From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Violet Purton Biddle
