chocking

Definition of chockingnext
present participle of chock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocking
Verb
  • The braking system is made up of three disc brakes (one per wheel), a composite system, and Bosch ABS, all of which can be controlled via the two hand levers and a foot pedal.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Actually, the rules say the hybrid system can use more than a single charge per lap—at the last race in Japan that was set at 8 MJ—so like in Formula E, the drivers need to regenerate energy under braking to recharge the battery.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The lender’s package is designed to give governments enough foreign currency, and quickly enough, to keep essential purchases from stalling, offering a lifeline for some of the world’s most import-dependent nations.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The average retail price to fill up hasn't been this high since August 2022 when Republicans were relentless in their focus on gas prices and successfully took back Congress, stalling the rest of former President Joe Biden's agenda.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Her birthday cake sits on the bed next to her, a piece removed, the knife sticking in the side like a murder weapon.
    Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But some people were referring to the movie internally as Pizza Movie, and that was sticking.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Bills to temporarily halting data center construction have been introduced in at least dozen states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If this is the case, then cutting off the water supply to this waterfall — to fill a dam or for irrigation, which happens — could harm the fish.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Retail connections faded as foot traffic disappeared, cutting off communication with buyers.
    J.M. Banks March 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Game warden testifies about arresting Horner Texas Game Warden Josh Espinoza was the first witness to testify on Wednesday morning.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This granted local police the right to assist immigration officials in arresting and detaining unauthorized immigrants.
    Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • While designed for efficient energy transfer, the same beam-forming capability could, in theory, be used to target communication systems, potentially jamming signals or securing military communications.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Even with the seats ripped up in rows and the bleachers bent and cracked into pieces along the lower part of the bowl as the dismantling and sell off gets underway, the place just emanates history.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Meaningful regime change, halting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and dismantling its ballistic missile program are all very much an open question, with some analysts saying the war has led to an even more hardline government in Tehran that may be more determined to pursue nuclear weapons.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Chocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocking. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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