BATING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bating

verb

Definition of bating

present participle of bate

as in removing

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This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Before the building is sold or used for secular purposes, church officials take great care when removing the religious items inside, said Jacob Preciado, director of asset management for the archdiocese.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of removing

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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

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Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
This can involve releasing residual propellant, relieving pressure, and discharging or disconnecting batteries to reduce the risk of accidental explosions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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The Louvre has closed due to about 50 protesting arts and culture students blocking its glass pyramid entrance, in the latest sign of what appears to be abating civil unrest that peaked on Saturday and devolved into rioting.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
With the presidential elections approaching next April, political parties are scrambling to position themselves in relation to a protest movement that has shown no sign of abating.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of abating

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Troopers at the airport were alerted to the situation and notified flight staff at the gate where the plane would be taking off, state police said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
To make matters worse, Tesla’s profits have been falling while SpaceX’s bottom line is taking off.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of taking off

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The seven tiles must coordinate their movements and establish connections before separating and forming a new arrangement.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Part of the work of growing up is separating from our parents, learning to see them as people who exist independently of us.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of separating

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