filming

[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

VERB

take photographs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

photograph shoot

STRONG

record roll take

WEAK

put in the can

Example Sentences

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Lowering the cost of filming in the L.A. area is key to increasing production, but another force may also be at work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The zoo added that it was considering a full ban on filming around the monkey enclosure and was putting requests to film from YouTubers temporarily on hold.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

If elected, Pratt reportedly plans to continue filming inside City Hall, transforming public office into an ongoing serialized production.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The other man, who was filming the act, identified himself as a 27-year-old singer.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“You’ll read these off camera while they’re filming the clothes. Try to sound like you care.”

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins