bating

verb

Definition of batingnext
present participle of bate
as in removing

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  1. removing
  2. deducting
  3. subtracting
  4. disconnecting
  5. detaching
  6. abating
  7. taking off
  8. separating
Verb
  • The purpose of the system is therefore to create coherence without removing the judgment required to communicate with sensitivity.
    — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of removing
Verb
  • That’s after excluding wealth from the top 1% of households, subtracting debts and other liabilities, and deducting retirement spending, charitable donations, taxes, and fees.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • AskAnyModel also supports unlimited image generation across compatible models without deducting premium credits.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of deducting
Verb
  • That’s after excluding wealth from the top 1% of households, subtracting debts and other liabilities, and deducting retirement spending, charitable donations, taxes, and fees.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The blue line is the actual MACD and is calculated by subtracting the 26-period exponential moving average (EMA) from the 12-period EMA.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtracting
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  • Save your receipt and take screenshots of anything unusual before disconnecting the device.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.
    — Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
Verb
  • Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of detaching
Verb
  • The supply shortage for memory and components shows few signs of abating, signaling that gadgets may be more expensive going forward, permanently changing demand patterns and competition.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The family feud in the Beckham household shows no signs of abating.
    — Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of abating
Verb
  • Flights are typically halted from the nearby airport when the president is taking off.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Helicopters are no longer the only aircraft capable of taking off vertically.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of taking off
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  • Health inspectors provided education on separating meats and preventing cross contamination.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • With the performances in the team’s exhibition slate being close and neither separating themselves in training camp, the tie went to how Howell performed off the field.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of separating
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“Bating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bating. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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