- present participle of wean.
weaning
Example Sentences
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She shares content on topics families would usually turn to their health visitor for support with, such as weaning, developmental milestones and potty training.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
A longer-term goal is making Japan’s economy more secure by weaning it off Chinese-centered supply chains for essential materials such as critical minerals, and honing Japan’s technological edge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
In two-week-old mice, before weaning, dendritic spines were spread relatively evenly across the neuron.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026
In the longer term, the deal won’t do anything to stop China’s strategic goal of weaning itself off U.S. soybeans, Suderman said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Not when they’re finally weaning me off the medication.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
