bating

verb

Definition of batingnext
present participle of bate
as in removing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bating
  1. removing
  2. deducting
  3. subtracting
  4. disconnecting
  5. detaching
  6. abating
  7. taking off
  8. separating
Verb
  • Despite the use of search dogs and removing slabs of concrete, police came up empty.
    — Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The order prevents anyone from withholding or obstructing necessary treatment or removing, discharging, or transferring the child while the court considers the case.
    — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • The reduction may not lower monthly payments for many borrowers, and a major risk involves servicers deducting incorrect payment amounts, which can be difficult to reverse.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Prosecutors say Goldstein diverted money from his law firm to pay gambling debts and falsely deducting gambling debts as business expenses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of deducting
Verb
  • Days later, the contract was amended with one change, subtracting a single dollar, dropping it to $249,999 — one dollar below the threshold requiring City Council approval.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, a card with a $95 annual fee that earns $580 in cash back over the course of a year leaves you $485 ahead after subtracting the fee.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of subtracting
Verb
  • Try disconnecting your router on a weekend afternoon and play board games with your family.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • Finally, truly respecting time off, with no guilt for employees disconnecting, demonstrates a supportive culture.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 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
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  • Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of abating
Verb
  • Helicopters are no longer the only aircraft capable of taking off vertically.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The glossy finish is subtle, sophisticated, and exactly why the trend is taking off.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of taking off
Verb
  • With less than a point separating the top five competitors, the all-around race quickly heated up.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The two spacecraft rode to Mars together, with the lander separating from the orbiter ahead of its landing on the Red Planet.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of separating
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