peaking

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Verb peak has 1 sense

peak - to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity; "That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929"
--₁ is one way to reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain

Derived forms: noun peak₃, noun peak₁
Sample sentences:
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Term: Peaking

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Reaching the highest point

Definition: Reaching or attaining the highest point or level of something.

Sample Sentence: The stock market is peaking, and it's a great time to sell.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of reaching the highest point

Definition: The act or process of reaching or attaining the highest point of something.

Sample Sentence: The mountaineers celebrated their successful peaking of the summit.

Sense 2: The culinary technique of bringing out maximum flavors

Definition: A cooking technique where a dish is brought to its peak of flavor, often by using intense heat or precise timing.

Sample Sentence: The chef perfected the art of peaking the flavors in his signature dish.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or in high demand

Definition: Something that is currently popular, trending, or highly sought after.

Sample Sentence: The peaking fashion trend this season is floral prints.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Showcasing the best or highest abilities or performance

Definition: Doing something with exceptional skill, efficiency, or performance.

Sample Sentence: The athlete performed peaking during the final event of the championship.