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
  • Once in the proper gear, Adams recommends removing the top two inches of topsoil from gardens, where the highest concentration of contaminants will settle after a fire.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • At one point, he was seen removing his shirt to wipe tears from his eyes.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of removing
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  • 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
Definition of deducting
Verb
  • Before Johnson and the Canucks could add Gallagher, Vancouver first had to go about subtracting from the lineup.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of subtracting
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  • 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
Definition of disconnecting
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
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
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  • 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
Definition of taking off
Verb
  • First, structure prompts by separating roles, rules, data, and tasks into distinct sections for clarity.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • His skin fell off, the membranes separating his organs dissolved, his bones turned to mush, and his head rolled away.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of separating
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