bating

Definition of batingnext
present participle of bate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bating
Verb
  • Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • After deducting their settlement fee and other charges, the net savings typically range from 20% to 25% of the original balance.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Beginning in 2026, the rules surrounding deducting losses become even more penalizing.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The top off amount is calculated by subtracting your benefit at full retirement age (FRA) from 50% of your husband’s benefit at full retirement age.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • After subtracting education expenses, the average student cleared $86,806 more income than the average non-student.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Get in the habit of disconnecting devices when you’re done using them.
    Karla Radka, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Olympic gold medalist Arisa Trew secured her second winning result of the weekend with a switch McTwist — a 540-degree twist taking off from her opposite side while grabbing the middle of the board — during women’s vert best trick, which featured a field of athletes averaging only 16 1/2 years old.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026
  • During that time, the suspects took the woman's bracelet off her wrist without her knowing before taking off, according to police.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The division of labor, as Han describes it, was less about separating tasks than about bringing complementary instincts to bear on the same material.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 June 2026
  • Repair typically requires removing the seat and separating the upholstery to access the element.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
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“Bating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bating. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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